Iguana (sp)

Touring Saigon

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November 1st 2006
Today I was up with the sun at 6am to trek into the heart of Saigon. I was forced to stay close to my digs yesterday, well within striking distance of my bathroom. The dreaded viet cong revenge hit like a tsunami yesterday morning and i was not want to venture too far from security if you know what I mean. I am not sick nor do I feel any worse for wear so thats a blessing. Am starting to fee ... 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