The last of my Dong

It's a holiday in Cambodia!

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May 22nd 2007
Cambodian Rain Finally, leaving the land of Nguyens, Quocs and Dungs and into the land of Khmers. The boat trip to the border was enjoyable enough with lunch served on board and plenty to see on the banks of the Mekong, although my fellow passangers didn't seem to have much interest. The ... read more

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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