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Day 35 Monday June 8, 2009

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June 8th 2009
Day 35 Monday June 8, 2009 Rented a motorscooter and went to Cat Co 2 beach. Wasn't feeling to great and the beach was crappy and the chair rental was little high 60,000 VND. Hung around town and made our plans for the next day. Vietnam facts from my experience: -Money is in Dong, abbreviated VND ...17,500 VND= $1.00 US -Most places quote you prices in US dollars -They charge 3% to use a ... read more

Asia » Vietnam » Red River Delta » Hai Phong » Cat Ba Island

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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