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A River of Stars in San Antonio Mystery Cache

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Riansoccer10: I'm going to archive this one until I can come around to replace it.

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Difficulty:
2.5 out of 5
Terrain:
2 out of 5

Size: Size:   small (small)

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Geocache Description:

THIS IS A NIGHT CACHE!!!  It is recommended to bring a strong flashlight, although you may be able to locate this cache during the day or with a cell phone light.  Will be easiest after dark due to minimal muggle presence.  Also recommend bring a geo-buddy along since this cache begins at street level and it's always safer in 2's or more.  A pen is provided but it's always a good idea to bring one just in case.


To locate this cache, you will need to begin at the street level intersection of Market and Presa (on foot).  On one corner of the street there is a statue that looks like this:

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Stand in front of the statue and shine your light down the sidewalk in search of a small reflective star (Note: all stars are attached to metal objects except for the last star before the final; i.e.- trash cans, street lights, etc.)  You will NOT need to cross any streets or bridges for this cache; just follow the stars.  Once you locate the first star, stand at that star and shine your light down the path to locate the next one.  The last star before the final is attached to a brick wall edge, but you should be able to locate the final spot whether you spot that one or not.

This trail will lead you down to the Riverwalk.  Unfortunately I ran 2 stars short to make this perfect, but I still made it work.  When you get to the bottom of the stairs on river level, you will be standing with a business in front of you.  This is the only small disconnect location regarding the stars.  When you reach this business, step out facing the river and shine your light to the right down the path and you should see the next star on a light post. 

The entire trail to the cache is fairly short; it should take maybe 30 minutes max to locate the final (designated with 2 stars instead of 1), but it will most likely take longer if there is strong muggle presence.  USE STEALTH!!!  Especially when searching for and retrieving the cache container at the final location.  It is in a fairly secluded location but muggles still walk back there consistently.  Please re-hide the container at least how you found it, but as best as you can to limit visibility!  There is plenty of cool swag in the container; BRING SOMETHING TO TRADE so there is something for the next finder to enjoy!  The container is not camo'd at all, so if you happen to bring some tape or paint or something, feel free to decorate!-) Happy Caching All!!!

Congrats to Electric Water Boy for being the FTF!!!

Additional Hints (Decrypt)

Ab tencrf unatvat nebhaq urer, whfg pnpurf.

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)