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The Ugly Duckling Traditional Cache

This cache has been archived.

Pyewacket: I've been avoiding making a final decision on what to do with this cache since I adopted it and it went missing, both within about a month's time. I haven't been able to get in touch with any of the groundskeepers to inquire about why it was discarded, so I'm quite reluctant to put a cache in the same spot. I'm going to go ahead and archive it; it's had a good run (nearly four years). Hopefully, someone will hide another cache in this area of the park. I can understand why they might hesitate, but there are still two caches still hidden here that haven't been compromised (including one of mine). Perhaps it's time for a new hide in a gorgeous area. Thanks to everyone who made this cache such a success, including the original hider, Tin Sparrow, and everyone who sought after it.

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Hidden : 4/4/2002
Difficulty:
2 out of 5
Terrain:
2 out of 5

Size: Size:   regular (regular)

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Geocache Description:

The elevation of this cache is 163'

Located at Sumter's Swan Lake Iris Gardens. Hours are 8 a.m. til sunset. There's no enterance fee. The parking cords are N 33 55.173 W 080 22.270. The cache is in a small, clear, plastic container with a white lid. Please, take care to completely conceal the cache when you leave.

The gardens are the only place in the world with all eight species of swan, which include the black Australian and white English swan. The gardens also represent one of the most intensive plantings of some 25 varieties of irises in the United States.

Take some time to walk around the lake. You can also cross the wooden bridge and visit the swamp. Enjoy!

Additional Hints (Decrypt)

Ba n cngu guebhtu gur ohfurf ybbx sbe n oevpx gung pbiref gur pnpur.

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)