Pot of Gold Traditional Cache
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#8 of Greater Johnstown /Cambria County Geotrail
Everyone knows the myth of the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow. Little leprechauns are said to spend their days scurrying from one end of the rainbow to the other, constantly moving their pot of gold to avoid capture and keep their treasure safe. Cobblers by profession, the leprechauns are legendary hard-workers, known for their solitary and surly qualities. These traits made the leprechauns the ideal candidate for their best-known role: guarding the pot of gold. Dating back to Old Europe, the legend of the pot of gold is claimed enthusiastically by the Irish. The leprechaun is Ireland's national fairy. He stands less than 3 feet tall, dressed all in green, with a pointy, feathered cap atop his head and two gold coins clutched in his hands. In the first hand, he grasps a magic coin that always returns to the purse once it's spent; in the other, he holds a dummy coin, which turns to rock or ashes as soon as it's spent. Legend tells that if you are lucky enough to find a leprechaun, you must be careful not to let the little green guy out of your sight until he tells you where the pot of gold is. Though this seems an easy task, you had better be on your toes, because leprechauns are known to be cunning and quick. In the blink of an eye, the gold guard will dash out of sight, taking your hopes for good fortune with him. This folklore has become part of the symbolism of St. Patrick's Day, a holiday that celebrates everything Irish; including the hope and luck it takes to find that elusive pot of gold. That is why we wanted to put this cache out. We want everyone to find hope and luck within. This cache is filled with St. Patrick’s Day swag and a first to find prize. Please trade items that you think are lucky or may give somebody hope. Many blessings to all and happy hunting ! • Please be respectful to the area there is no need to destroy anything to find the cache. • Please cache in and trash out as much as possible to preserve this area for future generations This is Featured Cache #8 of the Greater Johnstown/Cambria County Geotrail, which highlights the scenic and historic amenities of the area. Be sure to collect and record the Geotrail Code Word from in (or near, in the case of micros) the cache to your official Geotrail Passport, which can be obtained from the Convention and Visitor’s Bureau. A map and list of all caches featured in the Geotrail can be found at Map Link or they can be bulk downloaded from the bookmark list.
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Unysjnl hc uvyy... Haqre onex naq arkg gb n yrnavat gerr