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Hoi An: The drums, they are driving me out of my mind!

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September 20th 2010
So, Sunday started with a desire to get up and get on that was not equalled by our ability to do the same. The heat seems to be tiring us beyond what we would expect from a similar day’s activities in the UK. As such our good intentions slipped once more and before we knew what was going on it was nearly lunchtime! Lou hadn’t even ventured out for breakfast (although the beers the previous eve ... read more

Asia » Vietnam » South Central Coast » Quảng Nam » Hoi An

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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