Hotel room..thanks Mum!

Here in Hanoi

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November 9th 2011
Dear All, I just wanted to let you all know that Jenny and I have finished our first day in Vietnam together! Jenny came and found me in my nice hotel room this morning (thank you Mum!) and we went and enjoyed a French influenced breakfast before starting the day. We started by walking around the Old Quarter and to the lake which is said to have turtles in it but, due to its colour, its h ... read more

Asia » Vietnam

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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