Mmm... silk

Saigon / Dalat

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December 6th 2008
Upon returning to Saigon, we returned to our family's hotel, to be greeted with many hugs and kisses, a little to our surprise. It currently escapes us what we did that night, but it must have been good. Think wild partying, international conversation, fine food, etc. The next morning we got up early to catch the bus to Dalat, a city high up in the central highlands. Some describe it as being ... 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