22 JUNE 2025
BIG MOUNTAIN - CAMBODIAN TEMPLE
Hares: Chippy, Secs, Chook
Hash Flashers: Secs (group photo), Chippy Ringmaster: NA Report: Secs (with thanks to Uncle)
Weather: High cloud, cool breezes on Tran Phu side of the mountain.
Hash Cash: 1pm run fees Secs, Clerks Lite @ Nắng Vũng Tàu, 5 Lê Ngọc Hân, Ward 1. Total Hashers: 20 Trail: Own transport to Ngọc Dung restaurant, 79 Tran Phu. Initial plan was to take eco carts to 750 Trần Phú and onto Trần Xuân Độ, Hem 33, however, due to the carts being busy / unavailable our Hares had to do a quick rethink. So we started the trail in reverse, walking to Hung Thang temple, 112 Tran Phu and ascending the ~600 steps up to Hem 444. A short walk until red ribbons showed the way down a narrow path emerging at some small houses with a pack of barking (but not aggressive dogs). After a few left and right turns through narrow Hems we arrive at the foot of the staircase adorned with Khmer style stone handrail carvings. After climbing the ~400 steps we come out at Chùa Nam Sơn - aka the Cambodian Temple. After exploring the temple, we headed to the rear of the temple where we followed the trolley rails back up to Hem 444. We then retraced our steps descending the ~600 steps at Hung Thang temple and then back to Ngọc Dung. Highlights: Intricate Khmer style carvings at the temple. Exotic flora providing perfect photo opportunities Down Down: Nhà hàng Ngọc Dung, 77-79 Trần Phú. Downstairs by the beach frontRefreshments: Pork kebabs, watermelon, plums, Saigon Beer, Revive, Soft Drinks Circle: An informal circle on the beach. Hares were applauded for a great trail. No virgins or returnees this week. 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 1170 GALLERY
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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
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
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