This cache is inspired by Shakespeare's history King
John. A synopsis of the play as well as the full text can
be found here. This being one of Shakespeare's lesser
known plays, there have been no noteworthy TV or film adaptions of
this play.
"How oft the sight of means to do ill
deeds
Make deeds ill done!"
(Act IV, Scene II)
If you go by Shakespeare, it seems like the kings are the
original commuters. Basically, their job is to go out and kick the
butts of other kings or treacherous lords. They always seem to be
on the road because there is always another king or treacherous
lord to deal with. When I found a spot near where I work that was
wanting for a cache, I thought about Shakespeare's commuters.
Like all my other Shakespeare caches, you do not have to read
the play to find the cache.
The Area
This is an interesting area. Most of the riverfront here is
owned by a large company, but a small strip of land along this
stretch of the river is available for public use. You can walk the
trail along the river here with about 50' on either side of the
trail. On one side is the the Merrimack, and on the other is a
forbidding fence. But between them is a very pleasant trail. Unless
you know the area well, you may find it difficult to reach this
cache without trespassing, but I've provided a trail head that will
provide easy, public access for you.
A small part of the hike is paved, but most of the hike is on a
flat, easy trail.
To find the trail head, turn into Minuteman Park and follow the
signs to Springhill Suites.
Please Note
- Please re-hide as well as you found it since it could easily be
found by muggles.
- The cache is a medium lock & lock.
- Hike is about 1 mile round trip from the suggested trailhead at
N 42 41.882 W 71 12.890.