Vietnamese Monument
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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 for... [read more]
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 for... [read more] Blog: Gooooood Morning Vietnam!
Date: July 19th 2006
Hello from a very hot and humid Hanoi. Traveling from the airport to the hotel quickly confirmed that Vietnam was exactly like in the movies. Endless paddy fields tended by bent backed people in reed hats, yes they really do still wear them and their not just for tourists! Run down French colonial era buildings and tight narrow streets overrun with bikes. The only nod to the modern world is ... read more
Date: July 19th 2006
Hello from a very hot and humid Hanoi. Traveling from the airport to the hotel quickly confirmed that Vietnam was exactly like in the movies. Endless paddy fields tended by bent backed people in reed hats, yes they really do still wear them and their not just for tourists! Run down French colonial era buildings and tight narrow streets overrun with bikes. The only nod to the modern world is ... read more
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Slightly eccentric Englishman travelling around SE Asia, just so I can get a Vietnamese reed hat! ... full info
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