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"off to Hogwarts"

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September 30th 2008
Day 14 (i think) and we started with a mooch around the town, killing time after check-out. we went to the big indoor market and wandered around so matt could practise his bargaining skills some more-getting bargains for a few of the girls we were with! he's very skilled now!! We went and had a huge lunch in anticipation of the Night train later on and then went to stock up on snacks for the trip ... read more

Asia » Vietnam » Southeast » Ho Chi Minh City

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The conquest of Vietnam by France began in 1858 and was completed by 1884. It became part of French Indochina in 1887. Independence was declared after World War II, but the French continued to rule until 1954 when they were defeated by Communist forc... ... read more