#7 Katelios Circular - Firestop Traditional Cache
#7 Katelios Circular - Firestop
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This is the seventh of 12 caches in this circular.
Large parts of Greece are still forested and the long, hot and dry summers leave the vegetation tinder-dry. Bush fires are not uncommon. Often they are relatively small but big fires do occur, sometimes with deadly consequences. During the summer of 2007 many fires raged throughout Greece, resulting in the death of at least 65 people.
Kefalonia is still largely rural and pleasantly endowed with pine forests, including the native Kefalonia Fir Tree (Abies cephalonica).
In July, 2007 a fire ripped through south-east Kefalonia from Poros to Skala and Katelios. Although no-one was seriously injured at least four homes were totally destroyed, along with crops and livestock, i.e. peoples’ livelihoods.
To both sides of this road you can often see evidence of fires. The road itself acts as a natural firestop though it is far from unknown for fires to 'jump' across the road.
You are looking for a film canister.
NB!! You will find a number in each of the caches in the circular, please make a note of each one if you would like a badge to display on your profile.
All of our Kefalonian caches are being maintained by friends on the island in between our visits.
Additional Hints
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Guvf nyfb urycf jura gurer'f n sver!
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