Thank god for the French!

Crazy clinics

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November 15th 2006
Hey everyone We started clinics on Monday at the National Institute of Paediatrics. We didnt realise how far it is from where we are staying, but it still only amounts to a $5 cab. We have a trick to fitting 5 people in one taxi; one person goes to the driver and shows them the address, whilst the others quickly squish into the back. We figure its not dodgy cos they dont have seatbelts anyway! ... 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