VTH3# 1104

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17 MARCH 2023
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LONG HAI MOUNTAINS

Hares: Chippy, Secs, Bull Ant
Hash Flashers: Chippy, Secs
Ringmaster: Uncle, Bishop
Report: Uncle

Weather: Hot, some high cloud.
Hash Cash: 2.15 pm run fees Secs, Bull Ant @ Ngoc Xuong eco-tourism resort.
Total Hashers: 33
Trail:  Dismounted Hashmobile in Ngoc Xuong eco-resort (see ‘Down Down’). Paid run fees to Secs and Bull Ant. Chalk Talk by Secs. Followed red marker tapes along dirt track to base of Hon Dung. Rock steps to start of forest then rock-strewn ascent and finally more rock steps to pagoda and lookout rocks at top (with friendly monks and very welcome breeze!). Many photos then continued down other side via dirt track, more rocks, dense and slippery dead leaves and dry bamboo; a long hike along concrete path and steps off the hillside to 150 rock steps with distinctive handrails and yellow posts down to street level, then through the various hamlets past fenced boars and a chorus of barking dogs to start point at Ngoc Xuong eco resort, basically completing a circle. Total distance ~5.2 km.
Highlights: Refreshing breeze and views from lookout point at top of Hon Dung. Watching 4yo Hash Virgin Annie uncomplainingly negotiate rocky climb and descent on v.short legs: “She’s a Hasher, through and through!” Peaceful and relaxing Down Down on eco tourist lakeside lawn while Junior Hashers played on swings and explored local area (still running at high speed!). 
Special interest: Item 1.7, Top 9 great ecotourism areas in Vung Tau you should go (vietnamreviewer.com)
Down Down: Ngoc Xuong eco-tourism resort, group 6/70, Hai Binh hamlet, Long Hai.
Refreshments: Banh mi w/bbq pork, veg and noodle fillings, dipping sauce; pineapple, water melon, guava. Saigon Chill, softies, mineral water.
Circle: Avge 12.7/10. “Great scenery”, “Not too difficult”. Hares Chippy, Secs, Bull Ant applauded. 7 Hash Virgins (5 Vung Tau, 1 Vinh Long and 4yo Annie from Ba Ria) introduced, welcomed and baptismally sprinkled by Bishop. Hoang Hash-named Scarlett (Katie Scarlett O'Hara Hamilton Kennedy Butler: ‘Gone with the wind’). Bishop reminded everyone to order his chocolate brownies while still available!
On on on: Mr C’s Speakeasy pub, 3A Lê Ngọc Hân.
Next week: Watch this space, 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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