We had to stop for drinks to get out of the rain

Down the coast to Hue and our visit to the Citadel

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June 3rd 2009
27th April 2009 This morning over breakfast we decide to give Laos a miss, it mostly comes down to money which is starting to be stretched. Laos will be down on our list at some point, just not this trip. At midday after a morning relaxing and a little writing we book a sleeper coach down to Hue and ask for our bill at the hotel. The manageress charges us an extra half a day for today’s use ... read more

Asia » Vietnam » North Central Coast » Thua Thien - Huế » Hué

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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