Step into the shoes of Indiana Jones, in the fourth and (maybe) final in a series of geocaches based on the greatest action adventure hero of all time. Following the 2008 hit movie, this cache will take you on an adventure to find the lost Crystal Skull. Inspired by a similar series in the Augusta Georgia area - explore exotic locations, experience the thrill of the hunt, and solve the puzzles of the ancients to find the greatest treasures of all time.
The evil Soviet Union has dispatched its top soldiers and their villainous agent Colonel Doctor Irina Spalko to find the legendary crystal skull. According to legend the crystal skull gives its possessor control over its psychic supernatural power - the power to control peoples' minds and actions. If the crystal skull falls into the hands of the Soviets, they will be able to spread their communist ideology telepathically and control the decisions of our leaders - using psychic warfare to take control of the world.
Legend has it that Spanish Conquistador Francisco de Orellanna found the crystal skull in the 1500s, then disappeared. Your friend and fellow archaeologist, Dr. Harold Oxley, believes he also found the crystal skull. Unfortunately, he also disappeared, leaving you only this message:
"The water sleeps in the great snake. Through eyes that last I saw in tears, the golden vision reappears. To lay thy just hands on that golden key that opens the palace of eternity. Follow the lines in the earth only gods can read, which lead to Orellanna's cradle guarded by the living dead."
Leave it to Oxley to write a riddle in a dead language. Koihoma hasn't been heard aloud in 3,000 years. Since your Koihoma is probably a bit rusty...according to Oxley's message, once you find the "great snake," you must use a special tool - "water" - to retrieve the "golden key" that will lead you to the "palace of eternity" - Akator, where legend says the crystal skull resides.
Good luck on your adventure!
This cache is thirsty, bring at least 18oz of water or you won't succeed. Stealth may be required depending on number of muggles enjoying the park at the time. Replace caches exactly as you find them, and please do not take Oxley's letter or the Crystal Skull from their GZ locations - they are critical to other future cachers' enjoyment of this adventure. Thanks.
This cache has been approved by and registered with Newport News Parks & Recreation, Registration Permit #0217 and #0218.
Congratulations to Team CVGA for FTF!
