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Day - 5 leaving Cat Ba, to Hanoi to get overnight bus to Hu

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July 24th 2015
Day 5 - Leavibg Cat Ba Island We were up at seven in order to be ready for eight.... And we did it. Helen has improved every day with organising her stuff. She was well chuffed with herself this morning... Lol We went down for breakfast, perfect timing. Today we were served a bread roll with butter and jam. I was hungry when I woke up, so was pleased to have anything! Again, I am enjoying the ... read more

Asia » Vietnam » Red River Delta » Hanoi

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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