Massive china pots

Day 32: Hanoi to Halong Bay, Vietnam

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March 2nd 2009
Friday, Feb 27th We arrived in Hanoi at 5am and hugely overpaid for a taxi into the old quarter. Nothing was open yet so we sat by the lake observing the strange dance of the early-bird exercise community. Some shuffled backwards, some hit their backs and heads, some swing their arms, lift their legs and kick, some walk and others jog. If you thought yoga looked funny you should see thes ... read more

Asia » Vietnam » Northeast » Quang Ninh » Halong Bay

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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