Ancient House - Herbal Medicine

Hoi An in the Rain!

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December 6th 2015
Geo: 15.8763, 108.323This morning we woke up to heavy rain and wind which has continued on and off for most of the day. I guess this is a minor version of what the monsoons must be like. Last night we noticed the empty parking lots after the tour buses left but they were full again this morning. The people selling the cheap plastic raincoats must be making a fortune. We did go out for a whil ... 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