Ho Chi Minh's Masoleum

Although Ho Chi Minh would have preferred a simple cremation, after his death his body was embalmed and is now on display Tue-Thu, and Sat/Sun. Loved by many, his body is attended to 3 months a year when it is flown to Russia for maintenance. Although he may not be able to "rest in peace," Vietnamese visitors show deep respect and admiration for the man who played such a crucial role in liberating them from colonialism.

Hanoi

August 27th 2008
Although Larry and I were only in Hanoi for two days, we managed to squeeze a lot in. Arriving from Hong Kong mid-day, we spent our first afternoon checking out Hoa Lo Prison Museum (nicknamed the 'Hanoi Hilton' by US POWs during the American War); fighting with scam artists (a.k.a. taxi drivers); researching trips to Halong Bay (which we would depart for the next morning) and Sapa; and touring t ... 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

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