Neon Jesus

Sa Dec and Neon Jesus

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November 3rd 2013
A launch into Sa Dec, and once ashore, we toured the town on foot. Marguerite Duras' home is a small museum, where the writer lived with her Chinese lover, she is who La Marguerite is named for, and this home is very lovely indeed. We then toured the local market, another with many unique items you would never see in the U.S., alive and kicking, because there is no refrigeration, things need t ... read more

Asia » Vietnam » Mekong River Delta

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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