15 JUNE 2025
NÚI DINH - SUỐI TIÊN TO SUỐI ĐÁ
Hares: Chippy, Secs, Bull Any (live trail)
Hash Flashers: Secs (group photo), Chippy Ringmaster: Bishop Report: Secs (with thanks to Uncle)
Weather: Cloudy with sunny spells, another good week for hiking.
Hash Cash: 1 pm run fees, Secs, Bull Ant @ Nắng Vũng Tàu, 5 Lê Ngọc Hân, Ward 1. Total Hashers: 35 Trail: Live trail by Secs, Chippy and Bull Ant. Starting at Suối Tiên, crossed the bridge over the flowing river. Quick chalk-talk by Secs - “trail is about 3km; follow him and the red ribbons until we reach the large temple complex at the bottom. Wait there and then go as a group out the back of the temple to climb up to the large rocky platform with a spectacular view. Return the same way and turn right and keep follow the path until come to Suối Đá, follow the pools down until arrive at the carpark at the very bottom Highlights: Plenty of flowing water in the rivers and pools - a welcome sight after the extended very hot and dry season. Quaint Chùa Hang temple and surrounding statues and water follow by massive temple complex of Thiền Tôn Phật Quang. Great views and welcome breeze from the rocky platform Down Down: Carpark at bottom of Suối Đá Refreshments: Pate so, watermelon, lychee. Revive, soft drinks, Saigon Beer Circle: Hares Secs, Chippy and Daku rated and thanked - 10 out 10 . 3 Hash Virgins, Ms. Chau, Ms. Thuy, Mr. Tony, introduced and welcomed. 4 Returnees, Ms. Linh, Minh, Hong, Thuy, Nam, Khanh Next week: Watch this space and facebook page: @VungTauHHH for more details of next week’s run. PLEASE REMEMBER: We can all help to keep run fees as low as possible by cancelling registration if suddenly unable to attend (the committee can then order a smaller/cheaper bus and fewer meals if necessary). “On On”
RUN 1169 GALLERY
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8 JUNE 2025 CẦN GIỜ - MONKEY ISLAND Hares: Chippy (live trail) Hash Flashers: Secs (group photo), Chippy Ringmaster: David Report: Uncle Weather: Partly sunny turned overcast then rain. Very cool. Hash Cash: 9.30am run fees Bull Ant, Secs @ Nắng Vũng Tàu, 5 Lê Ngọc Hân, Ward 1 (Paper Garden restaurant side). Total Hashers: 59 Trail: 9.30am start for a long and interesting day! Own transport and taxis via traffic jams to Vung Tau Inland Waterway Port (ferry terminal) at 127C Tran Phu. Ferry to Cần Giờ - Monkey Island mangrove biosphere reserve approx halfway to Ho Chi Minh City. 10-minute bus ride to trail start at Rừng Sác (mangrove forest) entrance. Chalk Talk by Secs (EN) and Chippy (VN) warned about aggressive monkeys (long tailed macaques) that are known to steal anything they can. Followed trail to view saltwater crocodiles then shared shelter from rain with monkeys and mosquitos(!) before longer walk to guerilla base model; then back to start. Total distance ~5km. Bus to nearby Ky Nam resort for Down Down, then back to terminal for ferry to Vung Tau. Highlights:
Down Down: Ky Nam resort (near beach). Refreshments: Chicken drumstick and rice or Bánh Patê Sô (savoury meat pasties). Water melon slices, pineapple chunks. Saigon Bia, Revive, softies, mineral water. Circle: Trail rated 10,10/10 “Very interesting”. Hare/organiser Chippy deservedly congratulated. 16 Hash Virgins welcomed and 5 Returnees welcomed back by Ringmaster-in-training David. On on on: Mr C’s Speakeasy. Next week: Watch this space, Zalo, facebook page @VungTauHHH and direct emails for details of next week’s run. If anyone would like to volunteer to help set trails, please contact Chippy or Secs. PLEASE REMEMBER: Hashmobile seats allocated in order of registration but CAN’T BE GUARANTEED if booked less than 24 hours before run start. Also PLEASE CANCEL YOUR REGISTRATION if unable to attend, so mismanagement can adjust/re-allocate seating and/or refreshments. “On On” RUN 1168 GALLERY CHIPPY'S VIDEO REPORT
01 JUNE 2025
MINH DAM MOUNTAIN - ĐÁ CHẺ ĐÔI (SPLIT ROCK)
Hares: Secs, Bull Ant, Chippy (live trail)
Hash Flashers: Secs (group photo), Chippy Ringmaster: David Report: Uncle
Weather: Hot and humid, becoming cooler with storms threatening but very little rain.
Hash Cash: 1pm run fees Bull Ant, Secs @ Nắng Vũng Tàu, 5 Lê Ngọc Hân, Ward 1 (Paper Garden restaurant side). Total Hashers: 21 Trail: Dismounted Hashmobile on road several hundred metres past and outside Minh Dam Base entrance. Chalk talk by Secs (edited): “Follow red tapes and Hares on relatively short but steep climb. Hermit shack marks halfway point. Total distance ~2-3k.” Then we crossed monsoon drain onto jungle dirt track and steep climb (~1,842 steps) past hermit’s shack to split rock (Đá Chẻ Đôi) and flagpoles. Descent also steep in parts but fairly short and easy going along paved stone track and steps to Base parking area. Highlights: Very helpful rope handrails on steepest parts of climb. Panoramic views over Long Hai beaches, coastal townships and East Sea. Placid dogs in Down Down area but threat of rain kept aggressive monkeys away! Another good Circle effort by Trainee Ringmaster David! Down Down: Minh Dam Base parking area. Refreshments: BBQ pork banh mi, veg, dipping sauce. Water melon slices, pineapple chunks (prepped by Flowerpot), nhung (spicy berries) courtesy Ms Tai. Bia Saigon, Revive, softies, mineral water. Circle: Trail rated 10, 10/10 “Excellent!”, “Hot climb.” Hares Secs, Chippy, Bull Ant applauded. Returnee Johnny Willis welcomed back (works in HCMC). No Hash Virgins or Visitors. Circle announcement: Next week’s trail Can Gio (Monkey island). Meet @ Nang Vung Tau (Paper Garden restaurant side), 9.30 am. More details to follow. On on on: Mr C’s Speakeasy. Next week: Watch this space, Zalo, facebook page @VungTauHHH and direct emails for details of next week’s run. If anyone would like to help set future trails, please contact Chippy or Secs. PLEASE REMEMBER: Hashmobile seats allocated in order of registration but CAN’T BE GUARANTEED if less than 24 hours before run start. Also PLEASE CANCEL YOUR REGISTRATION if unable to attend, so mismanagement can adjust/re-allocate seating, food and/or drinks. “On On”
RUN 1167 GALLERY
25 MAY 2025
LONG HAI (DESTINY) MOUNTAIN
Hares: Secs, Bull Ant, Chippy (live trail)
Hash Flashers: Secs (group photo), Chippy Ringmaster: Uncle Report: Uncle
Weather: Broken cloud, humid, good shade.
Hash Cash: 1pm run fees Secs, Bull Ant @ Nắng Vũng Tàu, 5 Lê Ngọc Hân, Ward 1 (Paper Garden restaurant side). Total Hashers: 36 Trail: Dismounted Hashmobile at Ngoc Xuong eco-tourism resort, group 6/70, Hai Binh hamlet, Long Hai. Chalk talk by Secs (edited): Walk 1-2 km through the hamlet (“left turn, right turn, left turn, right turn, repeat: on-on!”) then several hundred stone steps onto Destiny Mountain (part of the ‘Long Hai’ chain), one section with convenient handrails. Follow Hares and/or red ribbons across the mountain along duff-strewn jungle trail to lookout rocks at a highly decorative temple with several beautiful shrines on Hong Dung peak. Complete ‘full circle’ with steep, often slippery descent over moss-covered rocks, a dry creek bed, past an open air café (“Xin chao, xin chao!”) and back through Hai Binh hamlet to the eco resort. Total distance ~5km. Highlights: Panoramic views and intricate shrines at lookout rocks on Hon Dung peak. Several other eye-catching shrines and artefacts scattered around the mountainside. Local interest: Barking guard dogs throughout the hamlet; most houses have several! Down Down: Picnic area at Ngoc Xuong eco-tourism resort, Long Hai. Refreshments: Pate so. Watermelon slices, pineapple chunks (‘prepped’ by Rooster!). Bia Saigon, Revive, softies, mineral water. Circle: Trail rated 10, 11, 15/10. “Excellent”. Hares Chippy, Bull Ant, Secs applauded. Hash Virgins Thao, Phuoc, Lan, Mathew and Mr Dao’s grandson Quang Anh welcomed (sprinkles by Bishop). Visitor Festering Drag Queen (Pattaya H3) also welcomed. Returnees Classy Bag, Theodore welcomed back. Departee family Bootlicker, Classy Bag, Theodore, Mathew farewelled: “Safe trip; see you again!”. On on on: Mr C’s Speakeasy. Next week: Watch this space, Zalo, facebook page @VungTauHHH and direct emails for details of next week’s run. If anyone would like to volunteer to help set trails next week and beyond, please contact Chippy or Secs. PLEASE REMEMBER: Hashmobile seats allocated in order of registration but CAN’T BE GUARANTEED if less than 24 hours before run start. Also PLEASE CANCEL YOUR REGISTRATION if unable to attend, so mismanagement can adjust/re-allocate seating, food and/or drinks. “On On”
RUN 1166 GALLERY
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