VTH3# 1151

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9 FEBRUARY 2025

NÚI DINH - TEMPLE TOWN TO SUỐI TIÊN

Hares: Chippy, Secs (live trail)
Hash Flashers: Chippy, Chom CHom
​Ringmaster: N/A
Report: Secs with thanks to Uncle

Weather: Sunny, a little bit humid at the start. Cooled down later in the afternoon
Hash Cash: 1 pm run fees Secs, Chom Chom @ Nắng Vũng Tàu, 5 Lê Ngọc Hân, Ward 1.
Total Hashers: 45
Trail: Initial plan was to do a live trail starting at Ngọc Sơn Dinh temple, however, upon entering the small country road to the temple our bus driver spotted a weight limit sign with a camera on top. With the limit set at 10t and our bus having a tare weight of 12t our driver was hesitant to continue for fear of being fined. So our Hares scrambled to find an alternative trail and decided to disembark and walk to another temple - Chùa Niết Bàn Phật Điện and from there head to Suối tiên.Chalk talks by Chippy (VN) and Secs (EN). Climbed several hundred stone steps through pagoda grounds and onto Dinh mountain, then followed red tapes onto jungle trail. Up and across the mountain past small streams, several temples and two burial grounds with ornamental sarcophagi to finally emerge onto Nui Dinh sealed access road. Down to Suối tiên (Fairy stream) rest area, across bridge and onto rocks for Down Down. Total distance ~6 km - including the extra 3km to walk to new starting point
​Highlights: Relaxing on rocks and paddling in Fairy stream.
Lowlights: A group of 5 eager Hashers at the front followed some old red ribbons down to Suối Đá. A resourceful bunch they soon found their way back to us by taxi
Special interest: Hiking Nui Dinh (Dinh Mountain) - A Fun Day Hike Near Ho Chi Minh & Vung Tau, Vietnam (lifeofdoing.com)
Down Down: Rocks at Suối tiên (Fairy stream). 
Refreshments: Pork bahn mi, watermelon slices, pineapple chunks. Bia Saigon, Revive, softies, mineral water.
Circle: Unable to do a circle this week since we arrived late at the down-down after having to adapt the trail.
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).
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