Lisa having a rest

Just Marvelous

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September 18th 2007
Another early morning and we were on our way to Halong Bay. We didn't know too much about it when we arrived in Vietnam but the pictures and the itinery looked amazing so we had high hopes. The 3 hr drive to the port was an experience dodging in and out of cars and bikes all the way but was airconditioned and comfy but best of all the sun was still shining! We arrived at the port to the amazing si ... read more

Asia » Vietnam » Northeast » Quang Ninh » Halong Bay

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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