Three poisons in one

Fatty statues, Fatty riding & Shooting Endangered Species

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April 17th 2013
Got up early with an inspired self chastisement about the point of travelling versus the comforts of doing nothing. Went on a tour of the Mekong delta for a pittance. It wasn't super exciting but enjoyable and cheaper than hanging around here. Got to ride on slow boats (hooray!), eat fresh exotic fruit, talk with my fellow strange strangers, go for a cycle, and even see one of my old pals, a w ... 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