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Day 20 - Mekong River, Unicorn Island and Can Thi

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August 8th 2015
Day 20 - on the Mekong We had a great idea this morning, to strap my empty backpack into Helens full one, to make travelling easier, she got loaded up, and it worked a treat! We were being picked up at 9am, after breakfast by the tour guide. She was on time with the driver; her name is Hoang. We got into the car, fully expecting to be taken to a bigger bus to join a tour, she looked as us real ... read more

Asia » Vietnam » Mekong River Delta » Can Tho

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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