Dong Rui 2 20150803_070053

Dong Rui 2

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August 3rd 2015
Same schedule today but different. It is still raining in Quang-Ninh so our schedule is subject to change. The rain is beginning to get to me. I am a little concerned but not too much. I just wish for a pause. Our first stop was a school where we were to meet with local kids and teach them the importance of Mangrove Forrest and there impact/importance to the environment. After a two hour drive we ... read more

Asia » Vietnam » Northeast » Quang Ninh » Halong Bay

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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