Vietnam : The Changing Landscape

My daughter had a study trip in Vietnam.
With some of her pictures, I would like to share with you, some of their developments,
History and heritage that I have learned from her.
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As beautiful as those I saw in Europe.
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Riding up to the food counters makes it so convenient.
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Skillful

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Old and new.
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Overhead power cables need to be addressed.
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A common sight.
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I would be VERY nervous seating next to this.
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Actually I have one of these kind right in my own backyard.
In Singapore all cables are supposed to be underground.
Have they forgotten about this one.
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So many plans for development.
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Paragon looks like a 'Castle'.
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Lovely cafes.
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High-rise apartments.
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New
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Cables still above ground but much neater.
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Inviting 'Resort' looking homes.
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An active transition, that is going on.
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Still rich in history.
The many types of holes and tunnels used during the war.
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Try squeezing into one of this.
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This video from my daughter, shows her brave friend could.



Known for those ingenious traps during the war.
Follow these pictures closely, to discover the hidden.
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These traps, that I have only seen in movies.
Indiana Jones, are for real
HERE!
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Ouch!' scary description.
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Won't want to sit on this.
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There were many more.
BOMBS!
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Some 'fresh air' this beautiful tree looks like it needs a drink.
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The famous Halong Bay.
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Wiki :Hạ Long Bay (literally: Descending Dragon bay; Vietnamese: Vịnh Hạ Long)
is a UNESCO World Heritage site located in Quảng Ninh province, Vietnam.
The bay features thousands of limestone karsts and isles in various sizes and shapes.
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Cruising among the islands
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Limestone karsts.
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Spotted among these islands.

A floating market.
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Some boats selling.
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Beautiful