24 AUGUST 2025
BIG MOUNTAIN - HEM 444 VIA GANH RAY BATTERY AND UNDERGROUND TORPEDO
Hares: Secs, Bull Ant
Hash Flashers: Chippy, Secs Ringmaster: NA Report: Bull Ant with thanks to Uncle
Weather: Overcast at times, sunny at times with a slight cooling breeze.
Hash Cash: 1pm run fees Secs, Bull Ant @ Nắng Vũng Tàu, 5 Lê Ngọc Hân, Ward 1 Total Hashers: 14 Trail: It was taxi's to 360 Tran Phu, Chalk Talk by Secs and then straight up the stairs. A total of 185 stairs led us directly to Hem 444 after which it was a right turn and 1km further to another 102 stairs. These stairs led to the Ganh Ray battery, an area steeped in history, which some local Hashers were seeing for the first time. A comprehensive description of the area can be found at https://vungtauhistory.wordpress.com/the-fortifications/1-ganh-ray-battery/. After many photos it was on on continuing along Hem 444, past the underground torpedo and then a further 4km. At this point we would head into the forest and make our way to Vi Ba, past the Army base, turning right at the temple and down through one of Vung tau's very "Gucci" suburbs where we would end up back on Tran Phu. From here it was a very straight forward walk back to Nang where we would have our Down Down.. Down Down: Nang Vung tau, 5 Le Ngoc Han.Refreshments: Superb Bahn mi. Watermelon slices, pineapple chunks. Bia Saigon, softies, mineral water. Circle: No visitors, no returnees, no sinners, no virgins, no circle. 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 1179 GALLERY
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17 AUGUST 2025
LONG HAI - MINH DAM MOUNTAIN
Hares: Secs, Bull Ant, Chippy (Live trail)
Hash Flashers: Chippy, Chom Chom Ringmaster: NA Report: Secs with thanks to Uncle
Weather: Overcast, slight cooling breeze.
Hash Cash: 1pm run fees Secs, Bull Ant @ Nắng Vũng Tàu, 5 Lê Ngọc Hân, Ward 1 Total Hashers: 37 Trail: Dismounted Hashmobile off-road in Long Hai. Walked several hundred metres along the lane then Chalk talk (Secs). Continued up a steep rocky trail and 1,000+ steps to the first pagoda with several shrines and lookout rocks with great views. Many photos, then continued over a jungle trail with scattered dry bamboo to the second pagoda: more shrines, altars, lookout rocks, great views and photos. Final downhill hike on mostly corrugated concrete to Minh Dam Base parking area. Total distance approx 4.5 km. Highlights: Spectacular views from lookout rocks at both pagodas. Lowlights: Many monkeys in Down Down area Special interest (1): “Minh Dam mountain reaches 355 meters and extends eight kilometers. The mountains were renamed in 1948 after Minh and Dam, two revolutionary martyrs in the liberation troops.” https://vietnamtourism.gov.vn/en/post/1676 Down Down: Minh Dam Base parking area. Refreshments: Bahn mi. Watermelon slices, pineapple chunks. Bia Saigon, Revive, softies, mineral water. Circle: No circle this week due to lack of plastic cups(?!) 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 1178 GALLERY
10 AUGUST 2025
HOÀ BÌNH WATERFALLS
Hares: Chippy, Secs, Bull Ant
Hash Flashers: Chippy, Chom Chom Baptism sprinkles: Bishop Ringmaster: David Report: Bull Ant with thanks to Uncle
Weather: Sunny and hot.
Hash Cash: Early start for longer distance to travel - 11 am run fees Bull Ant, Secs @ Nắng Vũng Tàu, 5 Lê Ngọc Hân, Ward 1 (on Lam Son side of the building near parking area and new storage shed). Total Hashers: 36 Trail: Hashmobile arrived with plenty of time for loading and as such departure was pretty much on time. With a couple of stops along the way, everything appeared to be timed with military precision. We dismounted approx. 90 mins after departure at the Ray River Irrigation Project dam via Ba Ria and Xuyen Moc, approx 4.5 km (and a lot of deep, fast-flowing water) from our Down Down destination: Thác chính Hoà Bình (Hoa Binh main waterfall). Chalk talk by Bullant, then over the locked gate and it was on on. This trail would differ from previous trips as our normal trail had been inhabited in a couple of areas by some very nasty wasps. Our Hares had navigated a different path which in some ways was better. The new trail negated the need to cross waist deep rivers however still left Hashers negotiating a series of obstacles including lower-leg-shredding undergrowth, lots of mud and razor wire fences. Highlights: Chicken salad ‘country style’ at the down down (head, tail, legs, feet, etc etc – nothing wasted!). Swimming in the eco park waterfalls: Junior Hashers and several ‘not so junior’ really enjoyed it. Special interest: The Ray River (Sông Ray) starts at Xuan Loc mountain in Dong Nai province, runs through BR-VT’s Dat Do, Long Dien and Xuyen Moc districts and flows into the ocean through Loc An estuary. It plays an important role in supplying water for domestic use and agricultural production of BR-VT province, managed by the Ray River Irrigation Project. Down Down: Thác chính Hoà Bình (Hoa Binh main waterfall). Refreshments: Chicken & mushroom congee/rice soup, chicken salad ‘country style’. Watermelon slices, pineapple chunks. Bia Saigon, Revive, softies, mineral water. Circle: A few returnees including Thuy and Vaughan and also a couple of junior virgins, one of which we may never again, such was his mood since leaving the bus. 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 1177 GALLERY
3 AUGUST 2025
BIG MOUNTAIN - JOINT HASH VTH3 / SH3
Hares: Chippy (VTH3). One Minute GM, Non-stop C*ck CemenTrader, Team Jack Off (SH3)
Hash Flashers: Secs (Group photo), Chippy Baptismal sprinkles: Bishop Esky Wrangler: Chook Ringmaster: Three shitty tits (SH3) Religious Adviser: Chemically castrated (SH3) Report: Uncle
Weather: Some sun, mostly cloud, no rain
Hash Cash: 1pm run fees Bull Ant, Secs @ Nắng Vũng Tàu, 5 Lê Ngọc Hân, Ward 1 (Paper Garden restaurant side). Total Hashers: 25 (VTH3) Trail: Beer truck, taxis, own transport to Mermaid Hotel, 164 Tran Phu then across road to ‘Mermaid’s Beach’ Down Down area with SH3. Chalk Talk by Three Shitty Tits explained run/walk options. Run/walk to Bai Dau Catholic church, 140A Tran Phu then up ~1,000 stone steps behind Our Lady of Bai Dau ‘Mother Mary and Child’ statue, past ‘Stations of the cross’ to ‘Crucifixion cross’ at top of steps. Followed markers on descending dirt/rock/bamboo jungle trail roughly parallel to Hem 444 (aka Ho May Park Road) then down 700 stone steps to Hung Thang Tu ‘Buddhist Assembly’ temple at 112 Tran Phu and back to start at Down Down area. Highlights: Bay views and cool breezes on the mountain. VTH3-SH3 socialising. Some paddling/swimming in the bay. Down Down: ‘Mermaid’s Beach’ quadrangle, opposite Mermaid Hotel, overlooking Mulberry Beach. Refreshments: Pork banh mi with chili and fillings. Water melon slices, pineapple chunks. Saigon Bia, Revive, softies, mineral water. Steamed and deep-fried buns shared by SH3; longans, mixed fruits shared by VTH3. Circle: Joint VTH3-1176/SH3-1788 trail rated 9, 11/10. “Wonderful”, “Challenging”. Hares applauded. Hash Virgin (“Ms Suny”, HCMC) welcomed and baptised. Five returnees welcomed back including Miss Moneypenny, “Been looking after kids like a good mother”. Several charges laid and Sinners iced. Circle closed with reciprocal farewells: “Thanks. Must do it again!” On on on: Various, including 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 trails, please volunteer at registration. 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 1176 GALLERY
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