Boat on Mekong

01/11/08-02/1108 Mekong river trip!

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November 4th 2008
Eary start! met at 7.30 for our trip. Bus to Mekong River... When we got to Cai Be we got on a slow boat at the Mekong Delta. The river begins in China and ends in Ocean south of Vietnam and by this point is extensive. We cruised passed 'floating' markets where boats are anchored in middle of the river and people living on the river bank sell there goods in large quantities and trade. Alot of ther ... 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