GC1H671 Wasatch to Star Wars - Theed Palace (Traditional Cache) in Utah, United States created by JediMasterAilshie

GC1H671 ▼

A cache by JediMasterAilshie Message this owner

Hidden : 10/13/2008

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Size: Size: regular (regular)

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Geocache Description:

About a quart and 1/2 size plastic 'jerky' jar.

Resting serenely atop a plunging cliff-face lined with whispy waterfalls is the immense Theed Royal Palace, the capital of Naboo. The city of Theed radiates from the palace, and it is often the terminus of grand parades. The ancient and majestic building serves as the residence of Naboo's elected sovereign, as well as the meeting place of Naboo's Royal Advisory Council. The palace is a mighty structure, with strong lines and an imposing presence, but it also decorated with delicate, ornate finishes that are testament to Naboo's sensitivity to art and culture.
The palace is protected by the Naboo Palace Guard, although the trained troops rarely need to mobilize given Naboo's peaceful nature. Off to one side of the palace is a spacious hangar bay, wherein dock the sleek yellow Naboo N-1 starfighters and the Queen's gleaming Royal Starship.

A holdover from less placid times is a network of tunnels secretly connecting the palace courtyard to the waterfalls. The Naboo resistance movement, led by Queen Amidala and Captain Panaka, used these tunnels to infiltrate their own besieged palace during the Battle of Naboo.

Theed Palace sits on a rocky cliff overlooking some water. The waterfalls are missing on this cliff, but it still gives a cool view.
After the cache's first winter I decided the cache aught to be moved up the cliff a bit. This puts the cacher more in view from the road when retrieving, but it should be easier to get to and more secure.
I used to have two parking places listed, but with the road construction the north/eastbound one (heading up the canyon) is no longer viable. The remaining Parking area is easier to pull into heading down the canyon (West/South). The Westbound parking requires a considerably longer walk (about a quarter mile). Be cautious and stay near the road until after you pass the big rock. You can then go up the rock fairly easily

The cache site is on top of a fairly steep cliff. If you follow the path you won't have to climb the rocks at all.