Vietnam Continued.... 2nd president

Vietnam Continued....

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August 4th 2010
We have now been here for 3 days, and today was particually hot. It is rainy season, so usually rains for an hour everyday, but alas not today. Last night we went to the outdoor markets. The city really seems to come alive at night. There were people dancing in the park, and couples parked up on their scooters 😊 The markets was busy, and constant traffic. The noise never stops, but th ... 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