Pale skin makes you happier, healthier, and more attractive

The Vietnamese tend to like pale skin more than dark skin. I've spent the last three days out in the sun. I'm getting Hawaii dark again. I could strive to have pale skin, but what's the fun in that.

I was in Ha Long bay the past three days. The water seems to be extremely salty. I had no problems swimming/floating on my back.

I'm back in Hanoi for another four hours, then I'm heading to the mountains for the next three days. A girl in Hue told me I looked like a person from one of the hill tribes here (probably cause of my skin tone).