12 MAY 2024
BIG MOUNTAIN - HEAVEN'S GATE
Hares: Chippy, Secs
Hash Flashers: Chippy, Chom Chom Ringmaster: Chom Chom Circle videographer: David Report: Uncle
Weather: 33C. Hot, occasional shade.
Hash Cash: 1 pm run fees Secs, Chom Chom @ Nắng Vũng Tàu, 5 Lê Ngọc Hân, Ward 1. Total Hashers: 28 Trail: Carry truck and eco-cart to Ngoc Dung restaurant, 77 Tran Phu. Offload eskies then Chalk Talk by Secs (edited): “Walk 100m to Chinese-style temple (Hưng Thắng Tự pagoda), up 622 steps, left at top and follow red ribbons about 600 metres along Hem 444 then back into jungle to the large ‘cross of Jesus’ just below summit of third mountain peak behind the ‘Church of Bai Dau’ and 32m statue of Đức Mẹ Bãi Dâu (‘Our lady of Bai Dau’ aka ‘Mother Mary and child’). Descend ~1,200 steps past ‘stations of the cross’ to Tran Phu then across road and down Ngoc Dung restaurant steps to beach level for Down Down. Total distance ~3 km.” Highlights: Fishing fleet and shipyard views from Hem 444. High tide at Down Down for enjoyable swimming with locals. Special interest: The address on Hưng Thắng Tự pagoda gateway is ‘Bãi dâu, Vũng Tàu’. Online searching translates the area as ‘Mulberry beach’, but local folklore calls it, “Clouds on the mountain”, aka ‘Heaven’s Gate’. Down Down: Beach level, Ngoc Dung restaurant, 77 Tran Phu. Refreshments: Doner Kebabs, pineapple chunks, water melon. Saigon Chill, softies, mineral water. Circle: Trail rated 6.9, 8/10: “Medium difficulty”, “Good way to celebrate Mothers Day”, “Nice variety of scenery”. Hares Chippy, Secs thanked. Hash Virgin Hue (Germany), and Visitors Nancy, Selena, Sementrader, Non-stop co*k, My Khe (all SH3) welcomed. On on on: Mr C’s Speakeasy pub, 3A Lê Ngọc Hân. 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 committee can then order a smaller/cheaper bus and fewer meals if necessary). “On On”
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5 MAY 2024
MT BO TAM - HO TRAM BEACH
Hares: Chippy, Secs (live trail marking assisted by Daku and David).
Hash Flashers: Chippy, Chom Chom Ringmaster: N/A Report: Uncle
Weather: Overcast, somewhat humid.
Hash Cash: 1 pm run fees Secs, Chom Chom @ Nắng Vũng Tàu, 5 Lê Ngọc Hân, Ward 1. Total Hashers: 33 Trail: Dismounted from Hashmobile outside camping ground on busy coastal road beyond Ho Tram for Chalk Talk by Secs. We walked carefully back towards Ho Tram for several hundred metres then turned right into the trees to follow red marker tapes along a flat, winding sandy path towards higher ground where the trail transmogrified(!) into soil and thick duff (dead leaves and twigs). The higher we climbed, the more rocks and boulders we encountered, as well as a steeper aspect. Finally, one last scramble over several much bigger boulders and we’d reached the highest accessible point of Xuyen Moc’s Núi Tầm Bồ (Mt Tam Bo), ~100m AGL with panoramic views over the local area and out to sea. Many photos ensued, and everyone enjoyed the scenery before returning to Down Down camping ground for refreshments and a swim in the ocean! Total distance ~3 km. Highlights: Views from Mt Tam Bo. Swimming and relaxing on the beach. Special interest: Bishop’s home-made chocolate brownies (buy 1 slab, get one free): With walnuts 140k vnd, plain 120k vnd. Order on Zalo. Down Down: Camping ground along the coastal road beyond Ho Tram. Refreshments: Bún thịt nướng (vermicelli noodles with lemongrass pork and beef, nuoc cham sauce). Water melon, jack fruit. Saigon Chill, softies, mineral water. Circle: N/A (Late start, much swimming). On on on: Mr C’s Speakeasy pub, 3A Lê Ngọc Hân. 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 committee can then order a smaller/cheaper bus and fewer meals if necessary). “On On”
RUN 1111 GALLERY
28 APRIL 2024
BIG MOUNTAIN - "TRIPLE COMBO"
Hares: Chippy, Secs, Bull Ant
Hash Flashers: Chippy, Chom Chom Ringmaster: Chom Chom Report: Uncle
Weather: 33C “feels like” 37C; humid. BYO shade!
Hash Cash: 1 pm run fees Secs, Bull Ant @ Nắng Vũng Tàu, 5 Lê Ngọc Hân, Ward 1. Total Hashers: 22 Trail: Chalk Talk by Secs, then we followed red tapes from Nắng Vũng Tàu to Tran Phu Hem 42 (usual access is Hem 12) and vertiginous climb over scree (loose stones), talus (bigger rocks/boulders), duff (detritus) and 244 rock steps to Bodharama temple (see ‘Special interest’). Turned left on Vi Ba to high end of Waterfall trail (part 2 of triple combo) and followed to plateau at low end then onto M90 trail for part 3 of triple combo. Followed M90 to Vi Ba then Lê Ngọc Hân Hem 89 back to Nắng Vũng Tàu. Total distance ~5 km. (8,793 steps on Lady Di’s pedometer.) Highlights: Views of Vịnh Gành Rái (Ganh Rai Bay – see ‘Special interest’), and very welcome shade along Waterfall trail. Sumptuous Down Down buffet at Ốc Nóng Thảo. Special interest: ‘Namo Buddhaya’ (Bodharama temple gateway inscription) means “Homage to the Buddha” in Pali, the sacred language of Theravada Buddhism. Ganh Rai Bay - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Down Down: Ốc Nóng Thảo (@ Nắng Vũng Tàu) Refreshments: Clam soup, fried rice seafood salad, cucumber, chips, crackers. Water melon, star fruit, jack fruit. Saigon Chill, softies, mineral water. Circle: Trail ratings 8,10,10/10. “Very hot”, “Effin hot”, “Enjoyed after ‘up’ bit”, “Lovely trail”. Hares Bull Ant, Secs, Chippy thanked. Returnees Nghia (“Busy with schoolwork”), Debbie (“Danang”) welcomed back. Ốc Nóng Thảo staff applauded for excellent buffet! On on on: Mr C’s Speakeasy pub, 3A Lê Ngọc Hân. 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 committee can then order a smaller/cheaper bus and fewer meals if necessary). “On On”
RUN 1110 GALLERY
21 APRIL 2024
MINH DAM BASE - HERMIT TRAIL
Hares: Chippy, Secs, Bull Ant
Hash Flashers: Chippy, Chom Chom Ringmaster: Chom Chom, Bishop Report: Uncle
Weather: Hot sunshine. Some shade on descent.
Hash Cash: 1 pm run fees Secs, Bull Ant @ Nắng Vũng Tàu, 5 Lê Ngọc Hân, Ward 1. Total Hashers: 31 Trail: Roadside dismount, Chalk Talk by Secs (edited): “Relatively short trail (~2 km). Follow red ribbons along dirt track onto mountain then steep climb up stone steps, dry scree (crumbled rock), duff (fallen leaves, etc) and boulders to flagpoles on lookout rocks. Descend along concrete/stone track, steep in parts, to Minh Dam base parking area for Down Down.” Highlights: Helpful rope handrails on ascent. Hermit’s shack. Views over Phuoc Hai and beyond from flagpole lookouts. Sea breeze after hot climb. Historic war relics museum on descent. Friendly dogs and tourist groups in Down Down area. Lowlights: Aggressive monkeys! Special interest: Exploring Minh Dam base in Ba Ria-Vung Tau (vietnamtourism.gov.vn) Hiking Minh Dam Mountain - An Easy Day Hike Near Vung Tau, Vietnam (lifeofdoing.com) Down Down: Minh Dam base parking area. Refreshments: Banh mi with pork, cucumber fillings, dips. Water melon, mango. Saigon Chill, softies, mineral water. Circle: Trail rated 9, 11, 11 “Wonderful” x 3: 10/10. Hares Secs, Chippy, Bull Ant thanked. Hash Virgins Kimmy & Ray (Vung Tau), Huy (VT), “Musky” (Thailand) and Visitors Nancy Kieu & Selena (SH3) welcomed. Returnees Lucifer (“Studying in Saigon”), Rear Admiral (“Heard you had no beer for 10 years”) welcomed back. Sinner Lady Di (“Considered doing Hash Lite”) dunked. New Name Dew (Thailand) now “Mango man”. Circle videographers (various) thanked. Sprinkles by Bishop. On on on: Mr C’s Speakeasy pub, 3A Lê Ngọc Hân. 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 (this helps the committee to order a smaller/cheaper bus and fewer meals if necessary). “On On”
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