Early Genesis #1 - From Genesis to Revelation Mystery Cache
Early Genesis #1 - From Genesis to Revelation
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First in a series of 6 mystery micros leading to a bonus, starting in Laddingford. The co-ordinates above refer to a point on the 6km walk, not the cache itself. Several cachers have commented that it's difficult to find the footpath at the start of the walk. It's to the left of the Chequers pub in Laddingford as you look at it from the road.
This series of mystery caches requires a knowledge of the lyrics from the first six studio albums recorded by rock legends Genesis between 1968 and 1974 (the period during which Peter Gabriel was with them), or simply use the internet to find the answers. This is the first of six micro caches containing clues to lead you to a seventh Bonus Cache.
Please start by parking sensibly on the road in Laddingford near the co-ordinates below. The circular trail is just under 6km and is all along footpaths, some of which follow the river Medway so keep an eye on your dogs and children. In summer long sleeved shirts and long trousers are recommended as brambles and nettles might be quite high.
LVT has chosen two consecutive words included in the lyrics from the album mentioned in the title of this cache. These two words have ten different letters and the first line of the encrypted hint gives the name of the song they are taken from. So if the two words are ROUND TABLE (which they are not) the co-ordinates N 51° 12.ROU’ E 000° 24.BLE’ would equate to N 51° 12.012’ E 000° 24.789’, having substituted 0 for the first letter, 1 for the second letter and so on until 9 for the last letter. LVT will also give the context from the song in which the words occur, so here’s the clue to this one:-
“and the 0123456 789 is coming for the conqueror is on his way”
The co-ordinates of this cache are:-
N 51° 12.CJE' 000° 24.AUJ’
You are looking for a 35mm film canister containing pencil and log book. The pencil is (necessarily) very short, so it's best to take your own writing implement. Make a note of the additional clue in the logbook which will guide you to the Bonus Cache. Good luck, and listen to the album if you can !
Additional Hints
(Decrypt)
Gur Pbadhrebe
Svir srrg bss tebhaq va gbc bs cbfg ba yrsg bs cngu.