The Silver Pagoda and Us

The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly

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November 10th 2006
The Good We are healthy and eating local food. There have been no serious illnesses save a head cold for the both of us, but other than that our digestive systems are working as they should. Also, if you look at our old entries we have added pictures so check them out. I think Lucy’s modeling skills will WOW! you. We loved Cambodia. I must say, it was difficult for both of us to lea ... 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