21 JANUARY 2023
HOÀ BÌNH WATERFALLS
Hares: Chippy, Secs, Bull Ant, Hotlips
Hash Flashers: Chippy, Chom Chom Ring Master: Chom Chom, Bishop Report: Hotlips (with a hat tip to Uncle)
Weather: Sunny and hot, but shade along the riverside and at the end point Thac Hoa Binh (Eco Park).
Hash Cash: Early start – 11 am. Bull Ant and Secs @ VTH3 Kennel: Nắng Vũng Tàu, 5 Lê Ngọc Hân, Ward 1. Total Hashers: 47 Destination: Dam approx 5 km from Thac Hoa Binh (Eco Park), nearly 2 hours drive from Nang VT; north of Ho Tram, Xuyen Moc. Chalk Talk: Secs (edited): “Over the fence, across the Hai Binh dam, down the steps, then follow red ribbons for 5km through the woods, cross the river (several times) to Eco Park waterfalls.” Trail: Raging Bull at Hòa Bình! A full coach of sleepy heads departed Lê Ngọc Hân at an earlier time of 11am. After a longish drive the Hashers arrived at what appeared to be the end of the road. The hot sun was beating down on the assembled and well covered ninja's. Drill Instructor Secs gave some stern words about the trail ahead. First obstacle was a locked gate which appeared to be secured to prevent entry. Hashers confidently climbed over the gate fulfilling the first act of trespass of the day. All then marched straight ahead along the dam to a sharp right turn and steep descent down steps to a turbine shed and then along the culverted river wall and past a suspicious collection of dead fish. Hashers climbed down the spillway wall where the Hares noticed the massive outflow was a lot bigger than earlier in the week which sparked fear of a torrential river ahead. The innocent strollers continued along the wall beside the palm grove and over a recently erected barbed wire barrier atop a wall to prevent entry. The forward party of walkers went past a docile and cute cow that was gently grazing the long acre. A sudden shriek from a small child spooked the bovine specimen to make it panic and then bolt for the pint sized human. Suddenly a hero burst onto the scene and corralled the heifer to save the child from certain death by stomping hooves. This herculean figure was identified as 'Roy' and on his inaugural visit to the Hash. With a swift matador style movement the cow had been brought to its knees and Roy bit the dust. The cow then knew it had met its match, tapped out, broke its tether and dashed away into the bush. Hashers were instantly checking Roy for injuries and questioning if we had cow attack insurance cover. Although Hashers were concerned for the injuries Roy had sustained (and insurance liability), he bravely remarked the gashes to his body were 'merely a scratch'. Hash management and their insurance underwriters were relieved. Field-Medic 'Bishop' applied iodine and reassuring words to the injured first-timer. The trail continued along a road akin to a highway of death and then through varied terrain until the group reached a river crossing. Fears of drowning were overcome and long jumps were perfected on the river crossing with only a few wet feet occurring. Further on the Hashers strode triumphantly past a scouting group and into the camp-ground with the swagger of accomplished outdoors-people. A hearty meal was enjoyed and washed down with the sweet nectar of Saigon Chill. Highlights: 1. First two river crossings – the water had been much lower when the Hares set the trail two days previously 2. The willingness of so many to help others in difficulty (especially river crossings). Well done, everyone: helping others is what Hashing is all about! 4. Chicken & mushroom congee with the chicken salad down down meal; and that’s “chicken with everything”: head, tail, etc etc - all the chewy bits! 5. Swimming in the waterfalls: Junior Hashers and some ‘not so junior’ loved it! Down Down: Thac Hai Binh (Eco Park) waterfalls. Refreshments: Saigon Chill, softies, water, chicken salad, chicken & mushroom congee/rice soup, assorted fruit – yum yum! Trail rating: 10+ Hash Virgins: 4 including “matador” Roy Returnees: 2 mother and son team Martyrs: Matador Roy and Sex time o'clock were invited into the circle to describe the “mad cow” experience Circle closed: Garbage bags filled, eskies de-iced. Pleasant return journey: no traffic jams, two comfort stops. Assets offloaded and stored at Nắng Vũng Tàu. Down Down Down: Mr C’s Speakeasy, 3A Lê Ngọc Hân (next door to Nắng Vũng Tàu) – wood-fired pizza and Saigon Chill buckets at own/shared cost. Next week: Watch this space and our facebook page: @VungTauHHH for details of next week’s trail “On On”
RUN 1096 GALLERY
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14 JANUARY 2023
NUI DINH - HELIPAD TRAIL
Hares: Chippy, Secs, Bull Ant
Hash Flashers: Chippy, Chom Chom Ring Master: Chom Chom Report: Uncle
Weather: High cloud, cool
Hash Cash: 1 pm run fees Secs, Bull Ant @ Nắng Vũng Tàu, 5 Lê Ngọc Hân, Ward 1. Total Hashers: 29 Trail: Dropped Hash Lighters at bottom of Nui Dinh. Main group disembarked outside roadside stall between bridge and turn-off to lake then walked along new sealed track ~500m for chalk talk by Secs at entrance to jungle trail. Followed red eco-tape through winding jungle trail, up up up to finally ascend steep rock steps to lookout rock with compass bearings marked for wartime helipad dust-off (evac). Another rock nearby, also panoramic views. Continue following eco-tape through jungle but now mostly downwards, crossing small stream and finally emerge onto main Nui Dinh access road. Total distance ~5 km depending on whose GPS you followed! Highlights: 2 x lookout rocks with views of local area and back to Vung Tau. New shaded rest stop with drinks, tables, chairs next to lookout rocks. Down Down: Roadside area between bridge and turn-off to lake. Refreshments: Saigon Chill, softies, water; toasted pork & dry noodles (traditional VN meal), bananas, water melon. Circle: Trail awarded 9.637/10(!). Hares Chippy, Secs, Bull Ant thanked with Down Down. No Hash Virgins, Returnees, Sinners or New Names this week! Back to casual socializing prior to departure. Return trip: Uneventful, continued socializing, one rest stop. 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 1095 GALLERY
7 JANUARY 2023
SNAKE MOUNTAIN - LONG HAI
Hares: Chippy, Secs, Bull Ant
Hash Flashers: Chippy, Chom Chom Ring Master: Chom Chom, Bishop Report: Secs
Weather: Sunshine, blue skies, pleasant breeze.
Hash Cash: 1 pm run fees, Secs, Bull Ant @ Nắng Vũng Tàu, 5 Lê Ngọc Hân, Ward 1. Total Hashers: 49 Trail: Steep climb up sealed road, right turn into the jungle. Jungle path up to temple at top of mountain. Down the other side of the temple back to the jungle path to the second temple then follow a narrow path through bamboo to the foot of the mountain. Follow red ribbons through long grass until arriving at the village and then short walk to the down-down spot at the end of the road. Highlights: Spectacular views from the first temple of the surrounding area. Many photos next to the “Snake Head” rock. Dance party on the bus home. Down Down: In the garden of the a small shophouse Refreshments: Pateso (pork pastries) Circle: Hares Chippy, Bull Ant and Secs thanked. 8 Hash Virgins introduced and welcomed. 2 Returnees welcomed back - Soggy Bottom and Stanko. 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 1094 GALLERY
31 DECEMBER 2023
BIG MOUNTAIN - CAMBODIAN TEMPLE
Hares: Chippy, Secs
Hash Flashers: Chippy, Chom Chom Ring Master: Chom Chom Report: Uncle
Weather: Sunshine, broken cloud.
Hash Cash: 1 pm run fees, Secs @ Nắng Vũng Tàu, 5 Lê Ngọc Hân, Ward 1. Total Hashers: 39 Trail: Eco-carts from Nắng VT to 750 Tran Phu, down the lane then up through Cambodian Temple, residential area and jungle to Hem 444. Across track into more jungle on south side and follow red marker tapes around Ho May Park perimeter to Vi Ba (hairpin bend above Army camp), then down to Nắng VT via Nước Mía rest area, Bodharama Temple and Tran Phu. Highlights: NYE feast of many colours! Down Down: Ốc Nóng Thảo restaurant at Nắng VT. Refreshments: Saigon Chill, softies, water; Thai style clam soup, egg salad, sauté prawns, fried rice, chips(!), dipping sauces. Circle: Hares Chippy and Secs thanked. 5 Hash Virgins introduced and welcomed. 4 Returnees welcomed back. 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 1093 GALLERY
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