In the tunnels

Day 17 - Ho Chi Minh (Saigon)

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October 29th 2009
Day 17 - Ho Chi Minh An early wake up call and we were off to the Cu Chi Tunnels. We stopped halfway there to take a toilet break and look at some art work and furniture done by the handicapped people (as a result of Agent Orange). The artwork was amazing, I wanted to buy some but it was expensive and I have no room left in my suitcase. In the space of 5 mins we almost had 2 accidents in the bus. ... read more

Asia » Vietnam » Southeast » Ho Chi Minh City

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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