Buying Nem

Visiting Uni in Hanoi

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May 30th 2006
Monday was a rest day for the kids, but Jo logged some design time on the computer. They took it easy in the air conditioned room watching videos and dozing. I, on the other hand, got to go out to the university campus about 6 miles out from where we’re staying to meet the dean of the economics faculty where I’ll be teaching. They were even so kind as to send a car to pick me up. The drive ... 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