The journey begins before you even leave. — Hansel and Gretel e a Casa de Chocolate (GC468WD) — Geocache of the Week

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Inside the Casa de Chocolate. Photo by geocacher Tramossos
Inside the Casa de Chocolate. Photo by geocacher Tramossos

Geocache Name:

Hansel and Gretel e a Casa de Chocolate (GC468WD)

Difficulty/Terrain Rating:

5/3

Why this is the Geocache of the Week:

When I first saw this geocache, the thing that struck me was the incredible description! I didn’t understand any of it (I don’t speak Portuguese), but I could definitely see the time and effort that went into creating the story and images. From there, a quick look at the logs and the photos showed that this geocache was more than just a pretty description—the container itself is an elaborate puzzle box. Geocache owners that put this much effort into a geocache deserve to be recognized!

What geocachers are saying:

[translated as best I could from Portuguese]

“I really enjoyed it, Falkon Eye congratulations, this was the best cache I’ve ever done.” – eduarda

“Magnificent cache !! Certainly deserves all the praise it has received, and from us, a BIG FAVORITE POINT. Congratulations to the owner throughout their dedication to create this geocache.” – SACTeam

“Very, very, very good! Shoe-in for (at least) the top 3. Congratulations to the owner on the GREAT accomplishment and thanks for giving us the pleasure of enjoying this MAGNIFICENT cache.” – avilescos

Photos:

A lucky geocacher with the logbook. Photo by geocacher Lusitana Paixão
A lucky geocacher with the logbook. Photo by geocacher Lusitana Paixão
You've got the box, now how do you get it open? Photo by geocacher Narsa
You’ve got the box, now how do you get it open? Photo by geocacher Narsa
The beginning of this geocache's page.
The beginning of this geocache’s page.

 

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