The view from our breakfast table

Hoi An

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May 13th 2007
Walked into town with Joe and Charlotte to get breakfast and sat by the river. Fresh banana shakes are only 6,000 dong here, less than 25p. Made for you as you wait! After lunch we rented bikes and went to the beach, but left camera at the hotel so I could swim for a while. On the beach there are tons of locals trying to sell you things, they'll come up to you while you sunbathe and try and se ... 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