VTH3# 1109

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21 APRIL 2024
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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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