Me messing about

Vung Tau beach day

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July 11th 2009
Went to the beach in the morning. It was the busiest beach I have ever been to. The water wasnt great there was lots of pollution and about 6 oil tankers just off the coast. We didnt swim long as the water was causing our skin to sting, maybe tiny jellyfish ? In the afternoon we cycled to a temple on the top of a hill and visited a family friends house. ... 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