Hoi An shoe shop

Day 40: Hué to Hoi An, Vietnam

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March 7th 2009
Saturday, March 7th The good time last night had left us a little tired this morning. We had to get up early to pack and get ready for the bus trip to Hoi An. We never learn! Anyway... It was drizzling slightly and the small bus was packed. We got on last so we couldn't sit together. Luckily it turned out not to be a long trip. Soon we were at a bus "terminal" where we transferred to ... read more

Asia » Vietnam » South Central Coast » Quảng Nam » Hoi An

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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