Hanoi

Good morning Vietnam

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October 31st 2010
I know that is very cliche, but I have always wanted to say it!!! So, here we are, it is Sun morning, jet lag behind us, and it looks like a beautiful Hanoi day. We spent the day yesterday being overwhelmed by the sights, sounds and smells of the old quarter. Women walk down the street selling their wares from baskets carried on poles slung over their shoulders. It is all very strange indeed. ... read more

Asia » Vietnam

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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