23 FEBRUARY 2025
NUI DINH - HELIPAD
Hares: Chippy, Secs (live trail)
Hash Flashers: Chippy, Chom Chom Baptismal sprinkles: Bishop Ringmaster: Chom Chom Report: Uncle
Weather: Strong wind, broken cloud. Cool breeze.
Hash Cash: 1pm run fees Secs, Bull Ant @ Nắng Vũng Tàu, 5 Lê Ngọc Hân, Ward 1 (on Giay Garden side). Total Hashers: 31 Trail: Disembarked 34-seater bus with new driver at roadside camping ground opposite sugar cane seller’s rest area at entry to monastery access road. Walked ~500 metres along sealed access road for Chalk Talk by Secs (edited): “Into the jungle from here, ~4 km total distance, not too tough. Live trail so follow red tapes and Secs, Chippy or Bull Ant to helipad rocks and enjoy the views, take photos. Then different descent route to finish where we started.” We followed old and new marker tapes along rock-strewn, duff-covered ascent (long climb and many rocks near the top but not overly difficult), then gathered on lookout rocks with marked compass bearings from wartime ‘dust-offs’. Many photos and other lookout rocks nearby, then steep, rock-strewn descent through often dense bamboo canopy and dry stream bed over duff and scree to street level, past monastery and followed sealed road to camping ground (A-A). Highlights: Ideal Hashing weather. Young entrepreneur selling cheap drinks with shady seating next to helipad rock. HV Nic’s ‘boozy welcome’ continued on return bus trip: “Mot, Hai, Ba, Yo!” Down Down: Camping grounds between bridge and lake opposite monastery access road. Borrowed chairs and tables from sugar cane seller across the road. Refreshments: Chicken drumsticks, sticky rice, veg, dip. Water melon slices, pineapple chunks, various donated fruits. Bia Saigon, Revive, softies, mineral water. Circle: Trail rated 10,10,10/10. “Wonderful”, “Good but bit tough”, “Loved it”. Hares Secs and Chippy applauded. Hash Virgin Nicola (“Nic”) welcomed from Bristol, UK (“Planning to return in October.”). German Visitor Sausagehead welcomed from Pattaya Hash (“Best Vung Tau Hash ever.”). Bishop’s baptismal sprinkles returned by Nic! Thanks to Circle helper 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. PLEASE REMEMBER: We can all help to keep run fees as low as possible by cancelling registration if suddenly unable to attend (mismanagement can then adjust transport and/or food and drinks if necessary). “On On”
RUN 1153 GALLERY
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16 FEBRUARY 2025
LONG SON ISLAND
Hares: Chippy, Secs (live trail)
Hash Flashers: Chippy, Chom Chom Ringmaster: Chom Chom Report: Uncle
Weather: Sunny, hot – some breeze on hillside.
Hash Cash: 1pm run fees Secs, Bull Ant @ Nắng Vũng Tàu, 5 Lê Ngọc Hân, Ward 1 (on Mr C’s side of the building). Total Hashers: 48 Trail: Northbound island access lane temporarily closed during roadworks so long u-turn to reach turn-off. Over bridges and left onto Long Son island to follow 28 April street ~2 km to Quan 999 (small restaurant/eatery on RH side). Dismounted in parking area and Chalk Talk by Secs (edited): “Continue few hundred metres along sealed road and turn right at red marker tape after school. Follow track to lower mountain, across the quarry and climb over boulders, then continue steep climb to summit, across and down via many small rocks and dry, slippery scree. Onto narrow concrete track past cemetery and few houses to complete circular route to 28 April street then turn right and continue ~200 metres to Quan 999. Total distance ~3.5 km”. Highlights: Groups of happy, smiling children in residential area. Several unexpected steps cut into boulders on far side of quarry made the exit much easier. Very welcome shade and cooling breeze on hillside above quarry. Legendary #999 chicken as popular as ever. Traffic slowed by biggest crowd seen in many years attending a wedding on 28 April street as we departed the island! Down Down: Quán 999, Thôn 4, Xã Long Sơn (small restaurant/eatery #999, Village 4, Long Son commune). Refreshments: Quan 999 ‘special’ grilled chicken, green coconut sticky rice, cucumber, leafy veg, dips. Water melon, pineapple chunks. Chocolate cake by Phuong (Mt Everest lady). Peanuts by My Le’s group. Bia Saigon, softies, mineral water. Circle: Trail rated 8,9,9.5/10. “Good”. Hares Secs and Chippy applauded. Hash Virgins Theodore (Bootlicker’s 6yo son), Khoi (10yo), Kip, Dung (49yo), Tuoi, Quang, Huong and Visitor Derek (Sth Africa, Denmark) welcomed. Returnees I Choked Linda Lovelace (“Trail short but sweet!”) and Sex on the Beach welcomed back. Hash names awarded: Julian will forevermore be known in Hash Circles as Dilbert, My Le as Straw Berry, Tao as Queen. “Farewell and Thank you” cake presented to Chief Stoker and Jolly to recognize their support in helping to set trails and other Hash-related activities as they depart until November to grow world-beating cucumbers in Slovenia! 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. PLEASE REMEMBER: We can all help to keep run fees as low as possible by cancelling registration if suddenly unable to attend (mismanagement can then adjust transport and/or food and drinks if necessary). “On On”
RUN 1152 GALLERY
9 FEBRUARY 2025
NÚI DINH - TEMPLE TOWN TO SUỐI TIÊN
Hares: Chippy, Secs (live trail)
Hash Flashers: Chippy, Chom CHom Ringmaster: N/A Report: Secs with thanks to Uncle
Weather: Sunny, a little bit humid at the start. Cooled down later in the afternoon
Hash Cash: 1 pm run fees Secs, Chom Chom @ Nắng Vũng Tàu, 5 Lê Ngọc Hân, Ward 1. Total Hashers: 45 Trail: Initial plan was to do a live trail starting at Ngọc Sơn Dinh temple, however, upon entering the small country road to the temple our bus driver spotted a weight limit sign with a camera on top. With the limit set at 10t and our bus having a tare weight of 12t our driver was hesitant to continue for fear of being fined. So our Hares scrambled to find an alternative trail and decided to disembark and walk to another temple - Chùa Niết Bàn Phật Điện and from there head to Suối tiên.Chalk talks by Chippy (VN) and Secs (EN). Climbed several hundred stone steps through pagoda grounds and onto Dinh mountain, then followed red tapes onto jungle trail. Up and across the mountain past small streams, several temples and two burial grounds with ornamental sarcophagi to finally emerge onto Nui Dinh sealed access road. Down to Suối tiên (Fairy stream) rest area, across bridge and onto rocks for Down Down. Total distance ~6 km - including the extra 3km to walk to new starting point Highlights: Relaxing on rocks and paddling in Fairy stream. Lowlights: A group of 5 eager Hashers at the front followed some old red ribbons down to Suối Đá. A resourceful bunch they soon found their way back to us by taxi Special interest: Hiking Nui Dinh (Dinh Mountain) - A Fun Day Hike Near Ho Chi Minh & Vung Tau, Vietnam (lifeofdoing.com) Down Down: Rocks at Suối tiên (Fairy stream). Refreshments: Pork bahn mi, watermelon slices, pineapple chunks. Bia Saigon, Revive, softies, mineral water. Circle: Unable to do a circle this week since we arrived late at the down-down after having to adapt the trail. 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. PLEASE REMEMBER: We can all help to keep run fees as low as possible by cancelling registration if suddenly unable to attend (mismanagement can then adjust transport and/or food and drinks if necessary). “On On”
RUN 1151 GALLERY
2 FEBRUARY 2025
MINH ĐẠM BASE - HÒN ĐÁ CHẺ (SPLIT ROCK)
Hares: Chippy, Secs (live trail)
Hash Flashers: Chippy, Chom CHom Ringmaster: Chom Chom Baptisms: Bishop Report: Secs with thanks to Uncle
Weather: Sunny, clear sky, fresh breeze.
Hash Cash: 1 pm run fees Secs, Bull Ant @ Nắng Vũng Tàu, 5 Lê Ngọc Hân, Ward 1. Total Hashers: 41 Trail: Roadside dismount inside Minh Dam wartime guerilla base area for Chalk Talk by Secs (edited): “Relatively short trail (~2 km), but steep in parts. Follow red ribbons along sand/dirt track onto mountain then climb past hermit’s shack and boulders to flagpoles on lookout rocks (Hon Da Che). Descend along concrete/stone track and steps past small museum to Minh Dam base parking area for Down Down.” Highlights: Helpful rope handrails on steepest parts of the climb. Hermit’s shack and hammocks. Views and photo opportunities over Long Hai beaches, coastal townships and East Sea. Historic war relics museum on descent. Placid dogs in Down Down area and no aggressive monkeys! Special interest: Exploring Minh Dam base in Ba Ria-Vung Tau (vietnamtourism.gov.vn) Down Down: Minh Dam base parking area. Refreshments: Noodles with BBQ pork sausage, cucumber fillings, dipping sauce. Water melon, pineapple chunks. Bia Saigon, Revive, softies, mineral water. Circle: Trail rated 10+/10. “very nice trail”. Hares Secs and Chippy thanked. 2 Hash Virgins from Vung Tau welcomed. Returnees Johnny and Velcro along with regular visitors from SH3 Cement Trader and Non-stop Cock. Ms. Cindy was celebrated with a chorus of “Happy Birthday” 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. PLEASE REMEMBER: We can all help to keep run fees as low as possible by cancelling registration if suddenly unable to attend (the mismanagement committee can then adjust the transport and/or meal order if necessary). “On On”
RUN 1150 GALLERY
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