I think your gonna need a bigger boat!!

The Mighty Mekong

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July 24th 2006
The Mighty Mekong River Well after the boredom in Saigon, it was a relief when we finally got into a tail boat and cruised down the Delta. Along both sides the Delta is full of busy workers, the delta is so fertile, gardens, fields, rice plantations and orchards are seen everywhere. As we float past one our local guide proudly boasts this delta combined with the hardworking Vietnamese farmers p ... read more

Asia » Vietnam » Mekong River Delta

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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