Firing an AK47 at the Cu Chi tunnels

Saigon

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November 21st 2006
Travelled from the Mekong delta on a local bus for $1!!!!!!!!!!!!! Discovered Saigon beer and stayed up past my bedtime. Played International Thumb war with some Swedish ladies. Visited the War Memorial museum which told the story of the American War. It included a documentary, photos and they also had foetuses on display that had been affected by Agent Orange - not pleasant at all. Read ... 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