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Viet Nam - Day 10

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April 5th 2006
Went on a DMZ Tour by bus from Hue. Very long bus ride, crossed over the 17th Parallel into the former North Vietnam. Stopped for pictures. The Vinh Moc Tunnels were really cool. These tunnels were used by villagers (not VC) in the area to live in and hide from the bombings. The tour guide said that 17 babies were born during this time. Each family of 4 had a little nook for their room that was ab ... 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