VTH3# 1095

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14 JANUARY 2023
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NUI DINH - HELIPAD TRAIL

Hares: Chippy, Secs, Bull Ant
Hash Flashers: Chippy, Chom Chom
Ring Master: Chom Chom
Report: Uncle

Weather: High cloud, cool
Hash Cash: 1 pm run fees Secs, Bull Ant @ Nắng Vũng Tàu, 5 Lê Ngọc Hân, Ward 1.
Total Hashers: 29
Trail: Dropped Hash Lighters at bottom of Nui Dinh. Main group disembarked outside roadside stall between bridge and turn-off to lake then walked along new sealed track ~500m for chalk talk by Secs at entrance to jungle trail. Followed red eco-tape through winding jungle trail, up up up to finally ascend steep rock steps to lookout rock with compass bearings marked for wartime helipad dust-off (evac). Another rock nearby, also panoramic views.
Continue following eco-tape through jungle but now mostly downwards, crossing small stream and finally emerge onto main Nui Dinh access road. Total distance ~5 km depending on whose GPS you followed!
Highlights: 2 x lookout rocks with views of local area and back to Vung Tau. New shaded rest stop with drinks, tables, chairs next to lookout rocks.
Down Down: Roadside area between bridge and turn-off to lake.
Refreshments: Saigon Chill, softies, water; toasted pork & dry noodles (traditional VN meal), bananas, water melon.
Circle: Trail awarded 9.637/10(!). Hares Chippy, Secs, Bull Ant thanked with Down Down. No Hash Virgins, Returnees, Sinners or New Names this week! Back to casual socializing prior to departure. 
Return trip: Uneventful, continued socializing, one rest stop.
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).
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