Walkers

A morning run

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May 27th 2006
Perhaps I started off abit too fast, but I keep my pace going and try to relax. After all, the lap around Ho Hoan Kiem (Hoan Kiem Lake) via the surrounding city streets is only a mile, and flat at that. I’m spurred on by the fact that I’m passing people by the scores. It’s not that difficult really; most are walking or slowly jogging. Still, it makes me feel like I’m flying by them. ... read more

Asia » Vietnam » Red River Delta » Hanoi

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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