Sea snails, fire eaters and a 'Vietnamese Easter Egg'. A night on the town, local style
April 29th 2008 Mozzie bites: about 10
Official sights seen: erm, none
Strange things eaten: lots
New friends made: 6
So after my rather 'relaxed' start to the day, it was on a taxi into town. I soon abandoned the war museum, on the basis I didn't have time to do it justice, and headed for the backpacker district. Sizing up the various tours on offer, I've signed up for a couple of trips later in the wee
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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 
