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Beethoven Lives Upstairs Multi-cache

Hidden : 8/27/2013
Difficulty:
3 out of 5
Terrain:
1 out of 5

Size: Size:   other (other)

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Geocache Description:

PLEASE NOTE RESTRICTED ACCESS HOURS (See below)

Did you know that in San Jose, Beethoven really DOES live upstairs?

This cache is an Ode to the Joyful music of one of the most beloved composers of all time.  I've sung his music many times, and listened to it even more. Perhaps this hidden San Jose gem will delight and inspire you to make some joyful music of your own.


This is a short 2 step Multi. The coords will take you to the entrance of one of San Jose's most loved public buildings.  Enter the building, and look for the large Information Directory.  Read the directory carefully & you should be able to determine where you need to go next - then go there to search out the cache. 

The caretakers of this location are happy to hand out hints, but don't expect them to tell you where to find the cache!

"There are many princes and there will continue to be thousands more, but there is only one Beethoven."

Additional Information: 

IMPORTANT: READ THIS CAREFULLY! Cache is currently ONLY accessible during the following hours:

Tues, Wed, Thurs 11am - 6pm, Friday 11am - 5pm, and Saturday 1pm - 5pm

For 2023: CLOSED March 31, May 23 thru June 15, Jul 4, Sep 4, Nov 10,23,24, Dec 25,26-28

It is NOT in the first floor Children's Room. 

Parking across the street for a nominal fee, or at meters on-street.

PLEASE REPLACE EXACTLY WHERE FOUND

Congratulations to Pyroza and crdlovesyou for the FTF. They received a lovely collectable geocoin for their efforts.

Additional Hints (Decrypt)

[HINT #1] Gur gvgyr bs guvf pnpur unf gjb qvssrerag zrnavatf, naq jvyy uryc lbh va gjb jnlf. N) gb trg gb gur evtug ybpngvba jvguva gur ohvyqvat, naq gura O) Gb svaq gur pnpur bapr lbh ner ng gur evtug ybpngvba. [HINT #2 - to get to the right location] Orrgubira jnf na nofbyhgryl Oevyyvnag pbzcbfre. Uvf 5GU flzcubal vf n znfgrecvrpr. [HINT #3 - to find the cache] Lbh'q or jryy nqivfrq gb oevat n puvyq jvgu lbh, fb lbh pna fvg qbja naq funer guvf pnpur gbtrgure. Lbh pbhyq nyfb gel frnepuvat gur bayvar pngnybt gb uryc lbh svaq gur svany pnpur vgfrys.

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)