21 JULY 2024
MINH DAM / LONG HAI - CAR PARK TO NGỌC XƯƠNG
Hares: Chippy, Secs
Hash Flashers: Chippy, Chom Chom Ringmasters: Chom Chom / Bishop Report: Secs
Weather: Cloudy, breezy another great week for hiking.
Hash Cash: 1 pm registration with Secs and Bull Ant @ VTH3 Kennel: Nắng Vũng Tàu, 5 Lê Ngọc Hân, Ward 1. Total Hashers: 29 Destination: Khu du lịch sinh thái Ngọc Xương (“Ngoc Xuong eco-tourism lodge”) near base of Định duyên sơn (“Fateful Mountain”) in Long Dien district. Chalk Talk: Secs: “Take main trail (from Minh Dam parking area) to first shrine and lookout point, then keep following red marker tapes to three more temples… approx 5 km total distance, mostly fairly level”. Trail: Main trail out of parking area to first commune, shrine and lookout point on edge of Long Hai mountains range, then ‘on on’ to more temples, shrines and lookout points following red tape sometimes up, sometimes down, but rarely very steep until final extended descent to ground level (many hundreds of stone steps, but evenly spaced so relatively painless). Special interest: Various temples, shrines and lookout points along the trail – always friendly monks. Down Down: Ngoc Xuong eco lodge 1-2 km through residential area from coffee shop at end of Fateful Mountain steps: Parking for Hashmobile. Public toilets. Excellent venue! Refreshments: Saigon Chill, softies, water, chicken and sticky rice, water melon, pineapple. Trail rating: 10. “Excellent trail!” Hash Virgins: Jessica, Tien Sinners: Four sinners this week for missing red tapes and a couple, who shall remain nameless because they should’ve known better, returned to the carpark at the start of the trail instead of looking for the red tapes Circle closed: Garbage bags filled, eskies de-iced and returned to storage at Nắng Vũng Tàu kennel after a pleasant return trip. Next week: Watch this space and facebook page: @VungTauHHH for details of next week’s run. “On On”
RUN 1122 GALLERY
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14 JULY 2024 NUI DINH - RIVERBED TO DI DA SONG PAGODA Hares: Chippy, Secs (Live Trail) Hash Flashers: Chippy, Secs Ringmasters: Rain stopped play Report: Secs (Hat tip to Uncle) Weather: Cool, overcast, heavy rain storm just as the trail finished Hash Cash: 1 pm run fees, Secs and Chom Chom @ Nắng Vũng Tàu, 5 Lê Ngọc Hân, Ward 1. Total Hashers: 30 Chalk talk: Secs (edited): “Circular trail down Nui Dinh road 1 km from swimming pool café, then right into jungle and follow red tapes up and around to interesting temple and lookout rocks then cobbled track out of jungle and down Nui Dinh road to start point for Down Down. Total about 4.5 km.” Trail: Walked downhill from the café then turned right into the jungle and followed a mostly level path through the undergrowth until we crossed a small stream and subsequently changed to a steep upward trajectory littered with big, slippery rocks! After several short breaks to rest weary legs we finally reached the ancient rock steps to the awesome Chùa Đi Đà Sơn (Di Da Son Pagoda), with its many religious gold-coloured artefacts, caves and lookout rocks with stunning vistas! Much excitement and many photos later, the trail continued along a partly-paved, undulating track to the Nui Dinh road and downhill to the swimming pool café, dodging traffic and greeting locals on their daily exercise Highlights: Many ‘golden’ religious artefacts at the Chùa Đi Đà Sơn pagoda and lookout points, aka ‘Magic Mountain’. Down Down: Bồng Lai Quán (Bong Lai café, hammock and swimming pool rest area). Refreshments: Saigon Chill, water, softies, pork banh mi, water melon, pineapple. Circle: Heavy rain stopped play and little time after starting the trail late after heavy traffic jam Long Son Island junction upgrade works. On on on: Mr C’s Speakeasy 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 1121 GALLERY 7 JULY 2024 SMALL MOUNTAIN - VIA HEM 2 HAI DANG Hares: Chippy, Secs Hash Flashers: Chippy, Chom Chom Ringmasters: Chom Chom Report: Secs Weather: Sunny with some high clouds. Hash Cash: 1 pm run fees, Secs, Chom Chom @ Nắng Vũng Tàu, 5 Lê Ngọc Hân, Ward 1. Total Hashers: 29 Trail: Own transport and taxis to the starting point at 18 Hải Đăng on Small Mountain. Chalk talk by Secs; follow the Hải Đăng Road down and then up on Hem 2 and keep going past the Lightroom Coffee and take a right at the fork at the top. Follow the path until coming to the barrier gate to the army base. Then take a sharp left turn into the jungle and follow the red ribbons through the bamboo until emerging at the back of the lighthouse. After that simply follow Hải Đăng Road back to the starting point. Highlights: Great views of the bay from the road. Clambering through the spiky bamboo and hoisting ourselves over the wall of a water reservoir. Fantastic views from the lighthouse. Down Down: Platform above the religious artefacts shop on 18 Hải Đăng (“Vung Tau 1975”) Refreshments: Pork Kebabs, watermelon, pineapple. Revive, soft drinks, Saigon Chill Circle: Hares Secs, Chippy - 12 out 10 . Four Hash Virgins, three ladies from and Trent from Australia. Six Returnees, including Alan, Ms. Hang and Ragnor Shaggy Pants, were 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 1120 GALLERY
30 JUNE 2024
NUI DINH - SOUI TIEN TO SOUI DA
Hares: Chippy, Secs, Daku - Live Trail
Hash Flashers: Chippy, Chom Chom Ringmasters: Chom Chom, Bishop Report: Secs
Weather: Cloudy with sunny spells, another good week for hiking.
Hash Cash: 1 pm run fees, Secs, Chom Chom @ Nắng Vũng Tàu, 5 Lê Ngọc Hân, Ward 1. Total Hashers: 29 Trail: Live trail by Secs, Chippy and Daku. 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 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: Pork Noodles, watermelon, pineapple. Revive, soft drinks, Saigon Chill Circle: Hares Secs, Chippy and Daku rated and thanked - 10 out 10 . 2 Hash Virgins, Mr. Chi,Ms. Thao and a shy youngster were introduced and welcomed. 2 Returnees, Mr. T and Johnny, we were very pleased to welcome them 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 1119 GALLERY
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