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Coffee Lore #1 Mystery Cache

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Dr.MD: Since the cache is still disabled with no indication of repair or replacement, I'm reluctantly archiving this listing to keep it from showing up in searches. If the owner wishes to reactivate this cache, please e-mail me through my profile and I'll unarchive it if it meets current guidelines.

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Hidden : 11/19/2007
Difficulty:
3 out of 5
Terrain:
1 out of 5

Size: Size:   micro (micro)

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****UPDATE**** Actually 2 updates on this one. 1. This is not a puzzle cache any longer, its just a regular cache. 2. Also, several cachers have reported that the log is full. I will try and get out to get it replaced just as soon as I can; which will hopefully be by this weekend.

CONGRATS TO ...ArnoldCacheCrew & CacheCoach!!


Please come with me on a brief tour of one of my very favorite things...COFFEE. Over the next 5 caches, I will try to delight you with a little bit of coffee lore and maybe just a little bit of humor. Coffee is one of those delightful beverages that will not only warm you up on a cold day. But, will also lift your spirits and give you that extra little boost. And should you overindulge on this tasty drink. You will not only receive your extra boost, it will also shake you up : ) But, now on to our lesson...

AFRICAN ORIGINS
(Circa A.D. 800)

Goats will eat anything. Just ask Kaldi the legendary Ethiopian goat herd. Kaldi, the story goes, noticed his herd dancing from one coffee shrub to another, grazing on the cherry-red berries containing the beans. He copped a few himself and was soon frolicking with his flock.

Witnessing Kaldi’s goatly gambol, a monk plucked berries for his brothers. That night they were uncannily alert to divine inspiration.

History tells us other Africans of the same era fueled up on protein-rich coffee-and-animal-fat balls—primitive PowerBars—and unwound with wine made from coffee-berry pulp. Coffee later crossed the Red Sea to Arabia, where things really got cooking...

Now, for you mission…
You're lookin' for one of those nice (or nasty depending on your point of view) little nano caches. But, I've had to move it to a new location, you will have a little more room to hunt around. But, you will still need to be mindful of Muggles...so, make sure you use your best stealthy techniques. I hope that you enjoy this series!!! And if you have ANY problems PLEASE let me know!! GOOD LUCK and HAPPY HUNTING!!!

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)