So, we have been in Haiphong a week now, so we thought it was about time we told you some more about it. Haiphong is the 3rd biggest city in Vietnam, and is on the North East coast. Just like Sunderland. And just like Sunderland it's a huge port, the main business here is shipping. Despite it's size and importance, there are hardly any white people here. Apart from the 5 people we work with, we have seen less than 10 other white people in a week. This means that we are a big novelty, so we get stared at and shouted at constantly. Usually they just look, but they also say "hello" and erupt into laughter. We appear to be very funny looking. I mean, white skin, bigger than them, hairy (Kris anyway), big noses....We
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