Taiping Hash: Dongming Shan IV: May 23

The Taiping Hash returns yet again to Dongming Shan Forest Park for a pleasant
stroll over some hills and through bamboo forests. Wild strawberries, rippling
creeks, scenic temples, and tea plantations will greet hashers in the park,
which is northwest of Hangzhou.

For somewhat accurate views of the area, take a look here:
www.dms-forestpark.com/

Past runs at Dongming Shan have elicited glowing reviews, such as this one
received today from an actual hasher:


"I recall being there in 2005 ... very, very tough long run ... 3 more
mountains ... up and down ... more mountains ... most horrible experience I've
ever had .... "


For those not interested in such a rare, character-building experience, a short
run will be offered. One will not need much time to decide which direction to go
at the split. The choice will be clear.

We strongly encourage everyone to carry water on the run. There is nowhere to
buy water along the trail. We will ensure that there will be enough water on the
bus (and at the finish).

The run has almost no shiggy. It will be a run.

The run site is only 190 KM from The Grassy Knoll. Those driving can meet at the
Liangzhu / Moganshan Road exit off the Hangzhou Ring Road.


The Details:

Date: Saturday, May 23

Location: Dongming Shan, Hangzhou, Zhejiang

Hares: DVD Pirate, No Balls, and Helios

Bash: Northern Zhejiang Comfort Food. Dining outside in a bamboo forest.

Time: We estimate the run will start by 1:30 p.m. We plan to start the bash by 5
p.m., leave by 7 p.m., and be back in Shanghai by 10 p.m. Maybe.

Times for the bus:

10:00 a.m. Pudong, Jinqiao Starbucks, 633 Biyun Road, by Carrefour

10:25 a.m. Pudong, Lujiazui, Information Tower, the last bus stop on Century
Avenue before the Yan'an tunnel

10:30 a.m. Puxi, Portman Ritz Carlton, 1376 Nanjing Xi Road, meet outside by the
Starbucks

10:45 a.m. Hongqiao, The Grassy Knoll, Yan'an Road by Hongxu Road

Cost: RMB 200.

Please respond if you wish to go ...... and please include your name.