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Tuesday

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August 1st 2014
Tuesday We had a separate day today, we three girls had our own stuff to do and see. Lindsay was on a mission to get some jewellery for her wedding, Melita and I did some sightseeing but on our own as she also had some admin stuff to do. Lindsay and I hired bikes and headed off to explore etc we thought it would be quicker and easier, as it was a baking hot day!!!. I first visited the Q ... 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