Corridor in Citadel

Hue with Hoy

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July 5th 2009
Hue (Whey) is the city we are in and Hoy (Hoee) is the name of our tour leader. We got to Hue bleary eyed and tired after being on the train overnight. We checked in and headed out for a traditional Hue breakfast - noodle soup with pork and dried pig blood (like black pudding). It was yummy. Hue is much smaller and much more chilled out than Hanoi - they still have no traffic regulations but w ... read more

Asia » Vietnam » Red River Delta

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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