Last minute prep

Countdown to Vietnam 5th August 2010

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September 3rd 2010
As usual we are out of control,working counting down ,organizing the house ,our son Tom etc.because we are home only 10 days. we are excited of course-not only about the Middle East but also getting to Vietnam after so long. It has never seemed urgent because it is just there but now we will be the last 2 Australians to visit. ... 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