Huda Beers

Day 39: Hué, Vietnam

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March 6th 2009
Friday, March 6th We woke to a cool, overcast morning. It was a lovely respite from the crazy heat of the last few days. As we left the hotel for breakfast Ferdi's watch fell from his arm, one link pin rusted completely through. It must be the permanent sweat of the last month. After breakfast we booked bus tickets leaving for Hoi An the next day, then went strolling around town lo ... 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