VTH3# 1149

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26 JANUARY 2025

BIG MOUNTAIN - MARIA MOUNTAIN

Hares: Chippy, Chief Stoker, Jolly
Hash Flashers: Chippy, Chom CHom
​Ringmaster: Chom Chom
Report: Secs with thanks to Uncle

Weather: High cloud, cool breezes.
Hash Cash: 1pm run fees Secs, Bull Ant @ Nắng Vũng Tàu, 5 Lê Ngọc Hân, Ward 1.
Total Hashers: 27
Trail:  Eco carts / own transport to Ngoc Dung restaurant, 77 Tran Phu. Offload eskies then cross the road to the ‘Church of Bai Dau’ car park for Chalk Talk by Chief Stoker (edited): 
“Head towards the 32m statue of Đức Mẹ Bãi Dâu (‘Our lady of Bai Dau’ aka ‘Mother Mary and child’) ascend the ~1200 steps up to the large Cross of Jesus at the top. Follow the red ribbons in to the jungle and continue until come out at Hem 444. Follow the path until red ribbons on the right direct us back in to the jungle until we arrive at the top of the Chinese style temple (Hưng Thắng Tự pagoda). Descend the 622 steps, exit the temple on Tran Phu and back to Ngoc Dung restaurant for down-down
​Hash Lite did their admirable ~10km along the coast meeting us just in time for kebabs and beer”
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 9/10. Hares Chippy, Chief Stoker, Jolly thanked. Hash visitor Lilly Puff Puff (Saigon Hash) welcomed. Junior returnees An An, Gia Han welcomed back
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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