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HERE WE ARE IN HA NOI

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February 18th 2009
Hi readers Before we start a little addendum to previous blog - Hoi An in the marketplace having hairs individually plucked. I forgot to say that while she was attacking my legs she told me that I had a hairy face and would I like her to thread them away - bloody cheek - hairy face!! Also whilst in Hoi An after beach bit, we were cycling back and decided to have a beer - stopped and it looked l ... read more

Asia » Vietnam » Red River Delta » Hanoi

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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