Another daughter-Hien

Saigon-Old and New Friends

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June 9th 2011
Arrived in Saigon after Steven terrified a little boy on the plane, you know how scary that beard is. But he gave the little guy a spider ring and all was well. Quick cab ride to our hotel Red Sun and another warm greeting by the girls. Our alley looked the same and it felt like coming back home. This is by far the least luxurious place we stay but we it is all about the people. En and Hien, our g ... read more

Asia » Vietnam » Southeast » Ho Chi Minh City » District 1

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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