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Khmer Architecture and Sculpture Genius (Angkor Hot!)

We drive away early from the hotel for our much anticipated two days of spectacular Cambodian Wats. We transfer to a small bus/van to better fit in the small parking areas. It’s a short drive through the town of Siem … Continue reading

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Hanoi Hilton – No Place to Stay

 The Hoa Lo Prison Museum was our contemplative/somewhat depressing first stop this morning.      The infamous prison is located in the old downtown, not far from where we were staying. It was built by the French administration in 1896, originally … Continue reading

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Hello Hanoi

Off to the Ho-Chi Minh mausoleum. Thousands of people. Very, very regimented. No cameras, no food, lined up 2 by 2 and single file past his mummified remains. He actually asked to be creamated with his ashes scattered partly in … Continue reading

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