The Hash

Around the world, many FS people and other expats participate in something called The Hash.  I'd heard about it, and read about it, but had never participated in one.  Friends of mine have been telling me about how much fun it is for quite a while - and I finally had a chance to participate.

For St. Patrick's Day in Recife, well experienced Hashers came out from Brasilia to help us set up our very own Hash.  I participated in the Saturday Hash and had the best time.  K. and the kids love it as well.  In fact, O. had such a great time that he couldn't understand why we weren't doing one every day.

We met up at a central place and the rules were explained.  Basically, you run a course following chalk and flour symbols.  3 dots means you're on the right track.

An arrow tells you a direction to go in. Periodically, you find a circle and you have to decide which way to go (finding the 3 dots).  There are stops along the way for beverages (beer!) and eventually you reach the end where there's more beer and songs and general revelry.

It's loads of fun.  I'm with O. - ready to do another one!