The Smaller Of The Marble Mountains

Hoa's Lives!

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March 21st 2011
She arrives at the beach every morning at 5:30 sharp. She’s bowlegged. Probably has been since childhood. The long bones permanently knitted into empty parentheses. Her limp is substantial. She uses a cane to paddle herself across the soft sand. It’s one of those telescoping brushed aluminum things with a black foam grip. The bright modern design contrasts sharply with the rest of her a ... read more

Asia » Vietnam » South Central Coast » Da Nang

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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