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Three Caches, Five Trees. a Mill and a Coin. Multi-Cache

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robertburnsandpeigi: Unfortunately the second stage of the cache has gone and the third is overgrown.
This multi has to go.

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Hidden : 1/30/2009
Difficulty:
2 out of 5
Terrain:
2 out of 5

Size: Size:   other (other)

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Geocache Description:

Your mission here is to find the first cache, then, if you wish, take a note of the geocoin tracking number BUT LEAVE THE COIN which is in the second cache and finally sign the log in the third cache. It would be appreciated, but not mandatory, if you “discover” the coin on the tracking page. See footnote.


The co-ordinates will take you to one of a pair of Cryptomeria japonica and these are the only ones of which I am aware.

The Japanese cedar, the national tree of Japan, is not a true cedar. In fact it is closely related to the Giant sequoia and shares many characteristics, not least in its impressive size and lifespan.

Japanese Cedar

It is the national tree of Japan and it is often planted near temples and shrines for symbolic reasons. A member of the cypress family, this is not a true cedar and is known as 'sugi' in its native Japan.

The foliage of Cryptomeria japonica is similar to the Giant sequoia in that it has needles arranged spirally around the leaf shoots although those on the Japanese cedar are longer. Although individually fine, the sheer number of these branchlets means that the foliage of the tree is dense, especially on more mature specimens. As a result, weeds find it hard to grow in its shade and for this reason, as well as its general magnificence, it is often planted in large gardens.

Here you will find a 35 mm container with co-ordinates for the second cache.
Enjoy the walk to the second cache.

From scenes like these , old Scotia's grandeur springs
That makes her lov'd at home, rever'd abroad
Princes and lords are but the breath of king's
An honest man's the noblest work of God

These co-ords will take you to an Old Mill. The ground is covered in snowdrops in early Spring. In this cache you will find my coin. Take a note of the number on this BUT LEAVE THE COIN. You will also find co-ordinates for the third and final cache. The tree cover and building was not good for fixing the co-ords here so I took these in the open but the clue should lead you to it easily.

PLEASE DO NOT REMOVE THE COIN, it is supposed to stay there, but note the number and “discover” this later.

A leal, light heart was in my breast,
My hand unstain'd wi' plunder,
And for fair Scotia, hame again,
I cheery on did wander:
I thought upon the banks o' Coil,
I thought upon my Nancy,
And ay I mind't the witching smile
That caught my youthful fancy.

At length I reach'd the bonie glen,
Where early life I sported.
I pass'd the mill and trysting thorn,
Where Nancy aft I courted.
Wha spied I but my ain dear maid,
Down by her mother's dwelling,
And turn'd me round to hide the flood
That in my een was swelling!

This third set of co-ords will take you to a grove of trees which has a Pinus Ponderosa, a massive Sequoiadendron giganteum and a European Yew.

Ponderosa Pine Bark.

That’s it, when at the third cache, all you have to do is sign the log. It almost goes without saying that I would appreciate if this was covered up and hidden well as it has been muggled before.

Footnote - As of 3rd April 2009 alternative logging rules do not apply. This means that I cannot make it mandatory that you "discover" the coin to validate your visit. However, I would still appreciate it if you did this. A benefit to you is that it will give you a very nice new icon on your travel bug page. Thanks.

Additional Hints (Decrypt)

Pnpur 1. Ba gur Wncbavpn arnerfg gur ebnq. Nobhg purfg uvtu. Pnpur 2. Oruvaq n fgvpx nobir n jvaqbj yrqtr. Pnpur 3. Va gur ubyybj gehax bs n qrpnlvat gerr abg sne sebz gur cngu.

Decryption Key

A|B|C|D|E|F|G|H|I|J|K|L|M
-------------------------
N|O|P|Q|R|S|T|U|V|W|X|Y|Z

(letter above equals below, and vice versa)