This is a micro cache hidden near an interesting statue in the
center of the George Washington University Campus. It is a statue
of a Hippo or "River Horse". Apparently Hippopotami
(hippopotamuses?) once were found in the Potomac River and George
and Martha Washington enjoyed watching them frolic in the
water.
The legend surrounding the GW Hippo appears on the statue's
plaque:
GW's River Horse Legend has it that the Potomac was once home
to these wondrous beasts. George and Martha Washington are even
said to have watched them cavort in the river shallows from the
porch of their beloved Mount Vernon on summer evenings. Credited
with enhancing the fertility of the plantation, the Washingtons
believed the hippopotamuses brought them good luck, and children on
the estate often attempted to lure the creatures close enough to
the shore to touch a nose for good luck. So, too, many generations
of students of The George Washington University.
"Art for wisdom, Science for joy, Politics for beauty, a
Hippo for hope"
For the full story on the statue and the legend, see this page
Again, it is a micro so bring a writing utensil and please be
careful to secure the container and put it back as you found
it.
 Kid Friendly 
Lunchtime Cache  Available
year-round  Bicycles
permitted on paths  Less
than 500 ft. from car to cache
 Accessible in
Winter
 Beware of Muggles!
 Bring a pen or pencil
 Park n Grab
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