Marble Sidewalks

Saigon / Vung Tau

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December 5th 2008
Hey folks, Not that we like to be reminded as to how little time we have left (ahem, we mean we miss you dearly and can't wait to arrive home to colder weather - is there at least skiing yet?)....but we thought we'd give you the highlights of what we've been up to lately and before we're home where blogging may be redundant. Our first (and there have been many) arrival in Ho Chi Minh (Saigon) ... read more

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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