VTH3# 1144

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22 DECEMBER 2024
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HỒ TRÀM - NÚI TẦM BỒ

Hares: Secs, Chippy (live trail)
Hash Flashers: Chippy, Chom Chom
Baptism sprinkles: Bishop
​Ringmaster: Chom Chom
Report: Uncle

Weather: Overcast, cool, no rain.
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: 51
Trail: Loaded the Hashmobile at Nang VT, past a growing number of resorts in Ho Tram and dismounted outside ‘Trai 584’, one of several camping grounds on the busy coastal road to Binh Chau.
Chalk Talk by Secs warned to watch out for road traffic at start and finish of trail. 
Most walked (some ran) approx 500 metres back towards Ho Tram then turned into bushland and followed scattered old red, red & white, and purple marker tapes along a flat, winding sandy trail through trees and shrubbery towards higher ground inland.
Sand became soil as we continued along the jungle trail heading slowly upwards until the boulders became bigger and more plentiful as we neared the summit lookout rocks.
One last scramble over several very large boulders – aided by some strategically placed and very welcome knotted string – and we’d reached the summit of Núi Tầm Bồ (Tam Bo mountain): ~100m AGL with panoramic views over the local area and ocean.
Many photos later, we retraced our steps down the mountain (some carrying litter from the lookout rocks), back through the trees then along the coast road to Trai 584 for savoury pies, fruit, drinks, socialising and the mandatory group photo and Circle against a stunning sunset. Total distance ~3 km.
Highlights: Superb views and gentle sea breezes at top of Tam Bo mountain lookout.
Down Down: ‘Trai 584’ camping ground along the coastal road several kilometres beyond Ho Tram resorts.
Refreshments: Patê Sô (savoury VN pies). Water melon slices, pineapple chunks. Bia Saigon, Revive, softies, mineral water. 
Circle: Trail rated 9,10,10/10. “Beautiful weather”, “Very good trail”, “Loved it!”. Hares Secs and Chippy applauded.
8 Hash Virgins from Vietnam, Australia, England and USA welcomed and ‘baptised’ by Bishop.
Returnees Fletcher and Chuck Chuck welcomed back from working in the UK.
Thanks to Circle Helper David.
CIRCLE ANNOUNCEMENT: End of Year (EOY) party Sunday, 29 Dec @ Giấy Garden Restaurant, Nắng Vũng Tàu, 5 Lê Ngọc Hân. Local trail then home to change for start 7 pm. 7 course feast + soft drinks (beer extra). Live Band ‘Echo Tune’ and vocalists from Vietnam Idol. Please REGISTER EARLY to secure a seat: https://form.jotform.com/243528522391457
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 local run before the evening EOY party.
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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