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Mekong Delta

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March 11th 2014
We took an overnight cruise through the Mekong Delta. i had expected it would be rural and pastoral, but not so, the whole area. We passed by cities, and small and large towns, but never open land. Boat was very nice, so it was an enjoyable day and a bit. Early in the morning, we went to a floating market. Think of Loblaws on a series of small boats. There was the are for cabbage boats, tomato boa ... 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