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Easy Peasy Puzzle: Christmas Mystery Cache

Difficulty:
2 out of 5
Terrain:
3 out of 5

Size: Size:   small (small)

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Geocache Description:

This geocache is NOT at the posted coordinates (that's the landfill). Solve this transparently easy puzzle to find the actual coordinates. Even if you usually avoid puzzles, I promise you can solve this one.


The twelve days of Christmas were approaching, so I checked my geocaching bag to make sure I'd be well supplied for my holiday caching runs.

Here is what I found, in the order I pulled them from my bag:

  • French Hen
  • Colly (or Calling) Birds
  • French Hen
  • Geese a-Laying
  • Maids a-Milking (It's a big bag. I like to be prepared.)
  • Nothin'. My hand came out empty, a bit fat zero. Huh.
  • Ladies Dancing
  • Partridge in a Pear Tree
  • Partridge in a Pear Tree
  • Swans a-Swimming
  • Partridge in a Pear Tree
  • Gold Ring
  • Swans a-Swimming
  • Turtle Dove
  • Swans a-Swimming

The cache itself is a simple hide a short walk from a dirt road. When the cache was placed, the road was well maintained and easily driveable in a 2 wheel drive passenger car. That can always change, so assess the road yourself and use your best judgment.

Warning: Even near the city, the desert can be dangerous, so prepare accordingly.

Additional Hints (Decrypt)

Ner gurer ahzoref nffbpvngrq jvgu gur Gjryir Qnlf bs Puevfgznf? Gnxr n ybbx ng gur fhccyl yvfg.

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)