Hanoi

Trip to Vietnam April 1-7 2008

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October 19th 2008
Better late than never but I have finally downloaded pictures of my trip to Southeast Asia. I can't find my notes so this is from memory, guess that's what happens when you wait 6 months to post, argh. After spending the night in Hanoi we headed north to Halong Bay on the South China Sea. Our junk boat was one of the nicest on the bay and the food was outstanding. Wish I could remember the nam ... read more

Asia » Vietnam » Mekong River Delta

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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