University students at the temple of literature

These girls came to the temple to practice English with foreigners. They wanted to know what we thought of Vietnam and the food. They said that sometimes people don't want to talk to them because they're afraid that they're going to ask them for money. Unfortunately, I can see their point. We got hit up by Red Cross girls many times and you have to wonder if the money really gets where it's supposed to.

Hoi An and Ha Noi, fun with anagrams

April 2nd 2009
We went from Na Trang north to Hoi An. It has an old quarter filled with buildings blending Chinese, Japanese, French, and Vietnamese styles. It used to be a big trade center but now it's loaded with tailors. I had a fab new suit made for my eventual return to life as usual slaving away for The Man. A guy (name not revealed just in case he might get into trouble) came by and asked if we'd ... read more

Asia » Vietnam

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

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