Bamboo Boats

Nha Trang

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July 11th 2009
After a 10 hour train journey (daytime) we arrived in Nha Trang - tired and hungry. Our hotel has a big pool and we are pretty close to the beach so that's great. Second day in Nha Trang and we went on a boat trip. Stopped at a fishing village and then took Bamboo boats back to out boat (pic will make it clear what I mean). We stopped off for some swimming and snorkeling. My snorkel was rubbish an ... read more

Asia » Vietnam

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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