Hawker Louise

Hello From Hanoi!

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October 12th 2007
Evening all. We have settled into Hanoi quite well after Louise's initial apprehension (being a little girl). Didn't go exactly swimmingly at first because when our flight got into Hanoi our driver from the hotel wasn't there. After waiting 30mins we got a taxi. Drivers are a bit mental here. There isn't really a correct side of the road and you have to honk your horn every 5 seconds apparently ... 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