VTH3# 1126

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18 AUGUST 2024
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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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