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Crystal Dam 2 at Barton’s Folly Multi-Cache

This cache has been archived.

GEO936: Unfortunately, I cannot get to this location for a while still to check up on it. I am archiving it, because it hasn't been found in over a year. If I get the chance to check it and replace it, I'll request for an un-archive.

Thank you to those that found it while it was still active.

Best regards
Silvia

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Hidden : 12/12/2009
Difficulty:
2 out of 5
Terrain:
2 out of 5

Size: Size:   regular (regular)

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Geocache Description:

Part of a series of three caches on the same property. This is a
secluded little gem on the way to the Magaliesberg mountains via
the Hekpoort pass. The farm has been with the owners for the past
30 years and has a National Monument on it – the Barton’s Folly
Fort. The cache is a 2L container and is suitable for
TBs.

The owners, Brian and Joy Alberts, have kindly allowed us to hide a cache at their Crystal Clear Dam. Please report your presence to someone at the guest house reception or main house before attempting any of the three caches. Please stick to the paths and no bundu bashing. All three caches can be done within an hour.

Barton’s Folly used to have a restaurant, but things have now changed and it is a self-catering lodge with Manor house and Rose Cottage.

About the Crystal Dam:

This beautiful and clear dam on the property is fed from a natural fountain. Its water is crystal clear and free from any pollutants. Enjoy the natural beauty of this area as you cross the stream a number of times to get to the dam. Access to the dam is only via the manor house steps leading down to the river. The walk to the dam is very easy and fun / safe for the kids. The final co-ords are the best I could do in the deep canyon, so follow the hint.

To calculate the final co-ords, look at the sign above the main door. Using your cell phone key pad, what would be the sum for the characters? Eg DOG = 3(D)+6(O)+4(G) = 13
AB = (The sum of the second line) + 3
CD = The sum of the third line
E = (C + D) + 1
The final co-ords are: S 25° 54.9AB E 027° 37.30E

The other two caches on the same property are Old Wagon Trail at Barton's Folly(GC1W76W)  and The Fort at Barton's Folly (GC1W768). Please do not attempt to climb the cliffs to access the other two caches from this dam.

Additional Hints (Decrypt)

Sbe svany uvqr: Jnvfg urvtug, va gur pyvss snpr, nobhg 10z njnl sebz gur qnz

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)