ha long bay

distraction

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December 9th 2006
i was in a beautiful locale called 'ha long bay'. see photos. the problem is i could not see the wonderful karsts because i could not take my eyes off off of the MULLET!!!!! sitting in front of me (hairstyle not fish). i am happy to report that it was not an american one. ... read more

Asia » Vietnam » Northeast » Quang Ninh » Halong Bay

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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