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Approaching Halong Bay  
   

Approaching Halong Bay

The views were amazing.
Hanoi and Halong Bay

October 31st 2007
The bus journey was interesting and every time we were drifting off the bus decided to stop for a break or pass through a toll with extremely bright lights. As the night went on and we grew more and more restless I was beginning to think that Brid and Mary's comfort was going to be interupted as I was sure Gary was tempted to steal their travel pillows!! The bus seemed to come to a halt and w ... read more
Asia » Vietnam » Red River Delta » Hanoi

Vietnamese Flag 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
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