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Walking down the tower  
   

Walking down the tower

During this hike was the only time we were warm, hence Sharon's bare shoulders.
Bumper Boats of Halong Bay

January 4th 2007
Hanoi is the gateway to the northern part of Vietnam, and most travellers use it as a base to visit Sapa and Halong Bay. We were signed up for both, as Meg - a seasoned traveller - had recommended both locations. We had booked our tours through our hotel in Hanoi, and the hotel owner indicated that it would be pleasant in Halong Bay, and that swimming was definitely on the agenda. So it was wi ... read more
Asia » Vietnam » Northeast » Quang Ninh » Halong Bay

Vietnamese Flag 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
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