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In Hoi An

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February 26th 2014
We are now in Hoi An. Drove here from Hue, through a mountain pass. It was lovely scenery. Of course, brat that I am, I kept thinking that the views and scenery were not as striking as Laos or gorgeous Bhutan. Still, it was a nice drive. We stopped briefly in Danang. Evidence of the American war is still visible...there is a HUGE airbase that is now vacant and derilict. It sits must across the ... 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