Hue - checking out the hospital and exploring a few of the historical sites.
April 29th 2017 Our flight landed in Hue after dark and we were met by the driver from our hotel. One of the benefits of travelling with a bit more cash and slightly more advanced years are airport pickups - gone are the days of trying to sort public transport to our accommodation. From the taxi it was obvious that Hue had changed dramatically since our last visit. At our hotel we were greeted with a big plate of
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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 
