VTH3# 1203

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8 FEBRUARY 2026
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LONG HAI MOUNTAINS-HONG DUNG PEAK

Hares: Secs, Chippy, Bull Ant, Coyote (live trail)
​Hash Flashers: Chom Chom (group photo), Chippy
Asset Wrangler: Chook
Ringmaster: Chom Chom
Report: Secs with thanks to Uncle

Weather: Sunny, breezy, warm.
Hash Cash: 1pm run fees Bull Ant, Secs @ Mr C’s Speakeasy, 3b Lê Ngọc Hân, Ward 1.
Total Hashers: 22
Trail: Dismounted Hashmobile outside al fresco café at foot of Destiny Mountain (part of Long Hai Mountains chain). Chalk talk by Secs reminded all that today’s trail was “live” so anyone getting lost should go back to the nearest red ribbon and wait for one of the live hares to show the way. Then it was “On on” to the first (conveniently handrailed) section of ~500 stone steps onto the mountain.
Turned left after the steps ended near a small homestead and continued following the ribbons and live hares along a dense leaf-littered, mud and rock strewn trail to lookout rocks at the highly decorative Non Tiên pagoda on Hong Dung peak.
We explored the pagoda’s many shrines and nearby caves, enjoyed panoramic views and took many photos on and from the lookout rocks, then followed an often slippery descent over hundreds of rocks to go ‘full circle’ back to the eco resort at ground level. Total distance ~5km.
Highlights: Panoramic views and intricate shrines at Non Tiên pagoda lookout rocks on Hon Dung peak.
Down Down: Ngoc Xuong eco-tourism resort, group 6/70, Hai Binh hamlet, Long Hai (near mountain end of 3 February Street).
Refreshments: Banh mi, veg, dip. Watermelon slices, pineapple chunks. Saigon Bia, Revive, softies, mineral water.
Circle: Trail rated 10, 9/10, 11/10. “Great”, “Very interesting”. Hares Secs, Chippy, Bull Ant, Coyote applauded. Virgin Nguyen Trường, boyfriend of last week’s virgin Nhi, welcomed.
One very special returnee this week was Sergey, a Hasher who was part of VTH3 going all the way back to at least Run 69 and who hadn’t returned for 24 years. After saying a few words he kindly presented the Hares with a variety of vintage Hash T-Shirts from yesteryear. 
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. If anyone would like to help set trails, please volunteer at registration.
PLEASE REMEMBER: Hashmobile seats allocated in order of registration but CAN’T BE GUARANTEED if booked less than 24 hours before run start. Also PLEASE CANCEL YOUR REGISTRATION if unable to attend, so mismanagement can adjust/re-allocate seating and/or refreshments.
“On On”

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