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Back to Nature - Back to Life Traditional Cache

This cache has been archived.

mndvs737: This one is gone, and there have been some alterations to the hide site that had been in use since it was originally placed. This cache has had a good run, and while I'm tempted to replace it again, I'm going to archive this listing to free the area up for a new placement. I hope someone else utilizes this park, as it's a very serene place. Thanks to the original hider, as well as all who searched for it over the years.

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Hidden : 9/30/2007
Difficulty:
1.5 out of 5
Terrain:
1.5 out of 5

Size: Size:   micro (micro)

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Geocache Description:


History

Cancer Survivors Park is a 3.5 acre park located on the edge of Audubon Park at Perkins and Perkins Extended (immediately west of Theatre Memphis). The grounds were designed for "relaxation, meditation and reflection," with life-affirming themes from art to message-bearing plaques designed specifically for cancer patients, cancer survivors and their families.
The park includes a bronze sculpture by Mexican sculptor Victor Salmones with eight human figures passing through a maze depicting the "cancer journey." This was his last work. Park visitors are invited to walk through the maze sculpture as part of their own journey.

The park also includes a "positive mental attitude walk" with 14 plaques bearing inspirational thoughts for those with cancer and suggestions for fighting cancer. Another element is a "road to recovery" pathway, with seven plaques explaining what cancer is and actions to take to overcome the disease. This is a project ten years in the making and there are several others across the country.

The Cache

You are looking for a micro. Please enjoy the sculpture nearby and the inspirational plaques along the walk to the cache. Do keep in mind that this place was designed to be a place of tranquility and reflection, so please be respectful of those around you. I intentionally made this cache rather easy so that would be the case. Also, please note that someone has placed a small leather pouch in within a few feet of the geocache with a stamp inside that relates to surviving cancer. "This is not the geocache you are looking for." If you find it first, please replace it as found and continue your search for the cache with log.
As with most parks in Memphis it is recommended that you keep your hunting schedule to 'sun-rise' to 'sun-set' (dawn to dusk).

Note: Thanks to Abiectio for the great picture.

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Additional Hints (Decrypt)

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Decryption Key

A|B|C|D|E|F|G|H|I|J|K|L|M
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N|O|P|Q|R|S|T|U|V|W|X|Y|Z

(letter above equals below, and vice versa)