Translation of Ständer

I like writting you messages although most of it is really pointless. I mean it is very good for my English studies, but except that I could not understand why you would be interested in reading it.
Hemingway is trying to tell us a story about two people cannot fulfill their desires and needs, such as having free sex, drinking alcohol, spending the nights in bars and clubs and generally having fun.
The pass was on the way to Lai Chau, and on the day we were there it was foggy on both sides. There were some other travelers at the top and to be honest, the view was even beautiful when it was foggy.