In the jungle

Mrs Saigon

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November 6th 2006
We've arrived in Ho Chi Minh City, what used to be called Saigon, on the last part of our vietnamese tour. First thing you notice is the change in climate down here (we're about a thousand miles south of Hanoi where we started). It feels very hot and humid compared to the North but still a nice temperature for us holiday makers! This city is much more western than the rest of Vietnam - ... 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