1 SEPTEMBER 2024
BIG MOUNTAIN - HO MAY PARK CIRCUIT
Hares: Chippy, Secs
Hash Flashers: Chippy, Secs Ringmasters: N/A Report: Uncle
Weather: Humid, late rain.
Hash Cash: 1 pm run fees Secs @ Nắng Vũng Tàu, 5 Lê Ngọc Hân, Ward 1. Total Hashers: 26 Trail: Chalk talk by Secs then “On on” to Tran Phu hem 12 (turn-off to Princess Spa). Up steep incline past expensive real estate, then 72 and 60 steps through higher residential area (and former Hasher My Le Hoang’s house) to Chùa Bồ Đề, the Bodhi Temple – see ‘Special interest’ below. Left on Vi Ba past Nuoc Mia stalls and Army camp gates to hairpin bend turn-off left over narrow granite slab into jungle. Follow red tapes around southern side of Ho May Park to Tran Phu hem 444 then across and re-enter jungle on northern side. Circumvent Ho May Park around to the right and emerge just above the Thompsons’ house on Vi Ba hem 31. Turn right on Vi Ba to (slippery) slope turn-off to Le Ngoc Han hem 89. Down steps and right again to Mr C’s for Down Down. Total distance ~6km. Highlights: Cool breezes across Hem 444. Excellent pizzas at Mr C’s. Lowlights: Lack of Grab taxis on a rainy, holiday weekend meant long walk home for some! Special interest: Chùa Bồ Đề - the Mahabodhi Temple (literally: ‘Great Awakening Temple’) refers to a Buddhist temple in Bodh Gaya, where Siddhartha Gautama, the Buddha, attained Enlightenment. Down Down: Mr C’s Speakeasy pub, 3A Lê Ngọc Hân. Refreshments: Assorted pizzas, water melon, pineapple chunks. Saigon Red, Revive, softies, mineral water. Circle: N/A “Rain stopped play”. On on on: Mr C’s Speakeasy pub. 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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25 AUGUST 2024
NÚI DINH - LAKE
Hares: Bull Ant, Secs, Chippy (semi-live trail)
Hash Flashers: Chippy, Secs Ringmasters: Uncle, Bishop Report: Uncle
Weather: Scattered thunderstorms, humid, but rain only at end of trail.
Hash Cash: 1 pm run fees Secs, Bull Ant @ Nắng Vũng Tàu, 5 Lê Ngọc Hân, Ward 1. Total Hashers: 36 Trail: Park Hashmobile, start and finish at Down Down area opposite roadside turn-off between bridge and newly sealed extension of mountain road to the lake. Chalk talk by Secs (edited): “Walk a short distance towards the lake then turn right onto pleasant, mostly flat jungle trail. “Cross rocks over mountain stream then circle around to the left and eventually emerge at the lake. “Across road into more jungle opposite the lake. Follow mostly old red tapes on circular trail uphill and around to the right until back at lake. “Follow sealed road downhill to start. Total distance ~5km.” Highlights: Roadside shelter from rain opposite Down Down area. Special interest: A moving Circle (on return bus trip). Down Down: Roadside rest area opposite turn-off to a pagoda and monastery, between bridge and newly sealed extension road to the lake. Refreshments: Patê Sô (VN meat pastries), veg, sushi. Pineapple chunks, water melon, guava. Saigon Red, Revive, softies, mineral water. Circle: Held on return bus trip to avoid rain. Trail rated 10,10,10/10 ‘Good trail’, ‘Enjoyable’. Hares Secs, Chippy, Bull Ant thanked. Hash Virgins Anh, Viet, Thanh welcomed. No Returnees, Sinners or New Names identified. Translations 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 (the mismanagement committee can then order a smaller/cheaper bus and fewer meals if necessary). “On On”
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18 AUGUST 2024
HỒ TRÀM (NÚI TẦM BỒ)
Hares: Bull Ant, Secs, Chippy (semi-live trail)
Hash Flashers: Chippy, Secs Ringmasters: Uncle, Bishop Report: Uncle
Weather: Hot, but shade on trail
Hash Cash: ~4.30 pm run fees Secs @ Down Down rest area. Total Hashers: 37 Trail: Loaded the Hashmobile at Nang VT and picked up a dozen more passengers at the Ho Tram Grand. Dismounted outside camping ground on busy coastal road beyond the resort area. Chalk Talk by Secs warned to watch out for traffic on main road at start and finish of trail. After several hundred metres walking back towards Ho Tram we turned off the sealed road and followed mainly old red marker tapes along a flat, winding sandy trail towards higher ground inland. Sand became soil covered by dead leaves and twigs (“duff”), and Hares guided hashers where necessary. The rocks and boulders became more plentiful as we neared the top, and the incline much steeper. Finally, one last scramble over several very large and ‘tricky’ boulders and we’d conquered Xuyen Moc’s Núi Tầm Bồ (Tam Bo mountain): ~100m AGL with panoramic views over the local area and out to sea. Many photos later, we retraced our steps down the mountain and back along the coast road to the Down Down camping ground for refreshments, relaxation, and a cooling swim for some! Total distance ~3 km. Highlights: Superb views and gentle sea breezes at top of Tam Bo mountain lookout. A welcome swim in the Down Down rest area lagoon. Down Down: Camping ground along the coastal road several kilometres beyond Ho Tram resorts. Refreshments: Pork banh mi with veg fillings and dipping sauce. Water melon, pineapple chunks. Saigon Red, Revive, softies, mineral water. Circle: 10/10 “Top marks”. Hares thanked. Hash Virgins Leanne and Darren (Australia), Hoa (Vung Tau, 71yo) welcomed. Returnees Andrew (“Business in Singapore”), Binh (“3 weddings in 3 weeks”) and Nghia (“Busy”) welcomed back. Baptismal 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 (the committee can then order a smaller/cheaper bus and fewer meals if necessary). “On On”
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11 AUGUST 2024
MONKEY ISLAND - CẦN GIỜ
Hares: Chippy
Hash Flashers: Chippy, Secs Ringmasters: Uncle, Bishop Report: Uncle
Weather: Overcast, hot. Rain showers then clear but humid.
Hash Cash: 9.30 am run fees Secs, Bull Ant @ Nắng Vũng Tàu, 5 Lê Ngọc Hân, Ward 1. Total Hashers: 41 Trail: Early start for a long and interesting day. Own transport and eco-taxis to Vung Tau Inland Waterway Port (ferry terminal) at 127C Tran Phu Street. Ferry to Cần Giờ - Monkey Island mangrove biosphere reserve approx halfway to Ho Chi Minh City. 10-minute bus ride to trail start. Chalk Talk by Secs warned about the often aggressive monkeys (long tailed macaques) that are known to steal anything they can, especially from children. Follow trail to view saltwater crocodiles then longer walk to model guerilla base; then back to start. Bus to beach for Down Down, then terminal for ferry to Vung Tau and eco-taxis to Nang VT then home via optional ‘one for the road’ at Mr C’s. Highlights:
Down Down: Rest area next to Can Gio beach. Refreshments: Chicken drumstick, rice, fillings, dipping sauce. Water melon, pineapple chunks. Saigon Red, softies, mineral water. Circle: 10.10/10, “Very interesting”, “Different”. Hare Chippy thanked. 7 Hash Virgins: 2 from China, 5 from Vung Tau welcomed. 3 Returnees: Bootlicker (absence due travel, work), Lan (busy), Uncle (travel, holiday) welcomed back. Sinners Bishop (“Guilty as charged”) and Moonlight (non-approved transport to trail finish) outed. Sprinkles for all 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 (the committee can then order a smaller/cheaper bus and fewer meals if necessary). “On On”
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