VTH3# 1147

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12 JANUARY 2025

​NÚI DINH - SWIMMING POOL CAFÉ

Hares: Chippy, Chief Stoker, Jolly
Hash Flashers: Chippy, Secs
Baptismal sprinkles: Bishop
​Ringmaster: Uncle
Report: Uncle

Weather: Some high cloud but mostly clear sky. Cool breezes.
Hash Cash: 1pm run fees Secs, Bull Ant @ Nắng Vũng Tàu, 5 Lê Ngọc Hân, Ward 1.
Total Hashers: 28
Trail: Tweaked route for Hashmobile pick-ups and drop-offs outside Vung Tau city area to ensure compliance with stronger focus on road rules and penalties.
Disembarked midway up Nui Dinh access road outside Bồng Lai Quán (aka Swimming Pool café) for Chalk Talk by Chief Stoker (edited): “Several hundred metres downhill then turn right into jungle. Follow red tapes on dirt trail with fairly dense coverage of dry leaves, gradually becoming steeper with more rocks and slippery loose grit.
“Eventually reach a series of rock steps leading up to Di Da Son Pagoda with several caves housing shrines, altars and some awesome religious artefacts.
“Enjoy the views and photo opportunities, then follow concreted track out of jungle onto Nui Dinh access road. Turn right and walk several hundred metres downhill to start point at swimming pool café.” Total distance ~4.5km.
Highlights: Many ‘gold’ religious artefacts in the Chùa Đi Đà Sơn (Di Da Son Pagoda) caves. The whole area and nearby lookout rocks are known by some older hands as ‘Magic Mountain’.
Special interest: All VTH3 assets including ice boxes, shelving, etc now moved back to original storage room on restaurant side of Nắng Vũng Tàu complex as newly-constructed storage area on Lam Son side has been redesignated.
Down Down: Bồng Lai Quán (aka Swimming pool café), midway up Nui Dinh access road.Refreshments: BBQ pork, rice noodles, dip. Water melon slices, pineapple chunks. Bia Saigon, Revive, softies, mineral water. 
​Circle: Trail rated 10,10,10/10. Hares Chippy, Chief Stoker, Jolly applauded. Hash Virgins Ha, Ngoc, Huong (all VT), Ray (Perth, Aus) welcomed. 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 local run starting and finishing at Nắng Vũng Tàu.
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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