Shaving coconut palm trunck

Da Lat

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February 8th 2013
We said a reluctant goodbye to Nha Trang, its wide boulevards, sparkling sea and white sand beaches and the Hotel Michelia which we thought superb. Driving south we passed the outskirts of the city with life going on as normal, busy traffic, trees being carried on the backs of bikes we even saw a larder fridge not tied on but held on the back of a motor bike whilst the driver steered with one hand ... read more

Asia » Vietnam » Central Highlands » Lam Dong

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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