VTH3# 1141

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1 DECEMBER 2024
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SNAKE MOUNTAIN - LONG HAI

Hares: Chippy, Chief Stoker, Jolly
Hash Flashers: Chippy, Chom Chom
Baptism sprinkles: Bishop
​Ringmaster: Chom Chom
Report: Uncle

Weather: Overcast, humid. Cooling breeze on descent.
Hash Cash: 1pm run fees Secs, Bull Ant @ Nắng Vũng Tàu, 5 Lê Ngọc Hân, Ward 1 (on Lam Son side of the building near parking area and new storage shed).
Total Hashers: 37
Trail: Dismounted very full Hashmobile in Long Hai. Chalk talk by Chief Stoker (edited): “Snake Mtn trail in reverse. Follow red ribbons on long narrow access path through high grass and cassava fields to jungle entrance. Then mostly clay track with occasional steps passing several shrines and religious artefacts to small pagoda near summit, then continue ‘onwards and upwards’ to lookout rocks. Take photos, enjoy the views.
“Descend 500+ mostly small rock steps on opposite side of hill to flat clay path then exit onto sealed road for winding downhill hike to Xí Muội Down Down venue at crossroads.”
Total distance ~5.5km.
Highlights: Panoramic views from both temples and lookout rocks. Welcome breeze on top of hill and descent. 
Special interest: Cassava/tapioca fields around Snake Mountain base. The ‘tropical potato’ cassava root should be cooked before eating to avoid possible cyanide poisoning. Cassava: Nutrients, Benefits, Downsides, Uses
Down Down: Plum Café, rest area and flower garden (“Xí Muội. Cà phê võng”).
Refreshments: Patê sô (savoury VN pastries), water melon slices, pineapple chunks. Bia Saigon, Revive, softies, mineral water.​
Circle: Trail rated 9,8,8/10. “Very good”, “Very well marked” “Nearly killed me!”.
Hares Chippy, Chief Stoker, Jolly applauded.
3 Hash Virgins incl. Mr Hoa’s son welcomed.
4 Returnees incl. HBO (“Busy”) and Docker (“Went to Uc”) welcomed back.
Circle reminder ‘special end of year event 29 December’. More details to follow, but date confirmed.
Thanks to Circle helper David.
On on on: Mr C’s Speakeasy.
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 (mismanagement can then adjust transport and/or food and drinks if necessary).
“On On”

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