Albertinia Traditional Cache

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ROTSIP: As there's been no cache to find for months, I'm archiving it to keep it from continually showing up in search lists, and to prevent it from blocking other cache placements. If you wish to repair/replace the cache sometime in the future, just contact us (by email), and assuming it meets the guidelines, we'll be happy to unarchive it.

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Hidden : 10/20/2011
Difficulty:
1 out of 5
Terrain:
1.5 out of 5

Size: Size: micro (micro)

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Geocache Description:


Like most towns in South Africa, Albertinia was founded by the Dutch Reformed Church. In 1908 a big diamond was discovered at nearby Aasvoëlberg—literally Vulture Mountain—but no further finds were recorded. The town became known for its ochre and kaolin mines and is also the centre of the aloe products industry. Most of the country’s roof thatching material comes from the Albertinia district. Albertinia is the home of a well-known hotel, where locals and tourists alike can enjoy a lavish Sunday lunch, while just outside the town one passes the famous Freyja Welsh pony stud.

The town was named after the reverend J.R. Albertyn of Riversdale, who planned the establishment of a separate church community. On the 10th of September 1898 the church council of Riversdale bought the farm Grootfontein from a Mrs H. Lourens. A rectory was built by the congregation of Riversdale, and on 17th February 1900 a minister, the reverend D.J. Malan was ordained. Albertinia was proclaimed a town on 18 November 1904.

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Do yourself a favour, and grab a "Rooster koek" the next time you are here. It's well worth the stop!

Additional Hints (Decrypt)

Fvg qbja, erynk. V jvyy cebgrpg lbh sebz gur fha naq enva. Ybbx hc.

Decryption Key

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

(letter above equals below, and vice versa)


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