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Epic journey

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January 15th 2013
The day of the epic bus journey has arrived..... Most of the morning is spent getting together some warm clothes (can't believe I've had to buy a jumper!!) And lots of food supplies for the trip. Lunch time calls for one last visit to our favourite restaurant and you guessed it fried rice with shrimp and pineapple, I could live of this dish. Whilst eating we meet two lovely ladies fr ... read more

Asia » Vietnam » Northwest

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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