Rice Planting

January 27th 2010
After a better night’s sleep than anticipated we arose as the sun was rising. Leaving morning chorus of cockerels crowing and pigs scuttling under the houses behind, I walked up through the village. A few girls were already out cooking, sifting rice, and preparing vegetables. Gradually, a mist came in, softening the surrounding forest and creating a magical serenity all around. Yes, we are gla ... 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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John and Valerie

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Well, our bags are nearly packed, we’re nearly ready to go, so we thought you might be interested in where we’re going to be, so here comes Our Itinerary 13 January Bangkok 17 January Chiang Mai, Northern Thailand 19 January Chiang Khong or Huay Xai Thailand/Laos border 20-21 January Boat trip down the Mekong River in Laos 22 January Luang Prabang, Laos 24 January Vientiane, Capital of Laos 26 January Hin Boun, Laos 27 January Ninh Binh, Vietnam 28 January Halong Bay, Vietnam 29 January Hanoi, Vietnam 1 February Hue, Vietnam 2 February Hoi An, Vietnam 5 February Ho Chi... full info

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