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November 12th 2010
It’s quite amazing, we can’t read or speak Vietnamese but within minutes of stepping off of the train at 5am it feels like we have come home. Firstly the taxi driver understood where we wanted to go and we were able to negotiate a price. Hello Hanoi, we’re glad to be back. All trains seem to arrive in Hanoi at stupid o’clock, luckily the hotels are all used to this and we were two of many ... 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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Round the World Wanderings

Chris and Lisa

Hi All. Fed up with working all the hours only for the taxman to take most of it away so we have decided to do what we have always dreamed about and take off round the world. We are currently planning our trip and have been inspired by all the great bloggs on here, thanks. We are looking to leave in Sept 2009 and travel first to the USA. I have visited many times but mainly for work, now is the time to see it for real. Then onto New Zealand to meet family, some for the first time, and see that beautiful country. Next Australia to catch up with some 'old' friends - Diane and Richard ... full info

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