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Travels Through Hanoi North Viet Nam Shadows Life
A returning traveler recounts six days in Hanoi and the North Vietnamese mood. He notes scarcity and discipline, stark urban contrast with Saigon, and a transient belief in reunification. He describes old French villas, bare streets, limited clothing, and a rare glimmer of romance among lovers. He observes women in black trousers and white blouses, government workers, and Soviet-burnished hotels. The tale centers on daily life under rigid control, with hope tied to the prospective return of separated family members.
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