Kate relaxing at dinner

Shopping and Storm

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May 23rd 2014
Geo: 15.875, 108.336Had a bit of a sleep in, then buffet breakfast again...Into Hoi An for some shopping before lunch - Kate is having some clothes made - a coat, 3 tops and 4 pants.Back to the resort to escape the heat, then a massive storm hit - wild winds, thunder, lightning and heaps of rain.Two hours later - clear skys and milder weather.The food/climate changes finally caught up with ... read more

Asia » Vietnam » South Central Coast » Quảng Nam » Hoi An

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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