VTH3# 1112

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12 MAY 2024
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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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