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Leaving Hanoi

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July 25th 2006
Tuesday, July 25 2006 It is with a heavy heart that I leave Hanoi this evening. This city is so amazing and I have loved every minute I've spent here. The people, the food, the shopping, the culture...I almost wish I had chosen to end my trip here instead of starting it here. There was no humidity today! Well, there was but much less than usual and it was actually bearable to walk around t ... 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