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Potamitissa Series....No3 Olive Oyl 2? Traditional Cache

Hidden : 2/24/2014
Difficulty:
1.5 out of 5
Terrain:
1.5 out of 5

Size: Size:   micro (micro)

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Geocache Description:

This is a series of 4 caches along a walking trail and in the village..

These caches have been released to coincide with our Event …’An Invitation to Potamitissa’ held on 15th March 2014.


POTAMITISSA.

Potamitissa, a beautiful village with steep green slopes, little orchards and vineyards, is situated approximately 37 kilometres from Limassol. It is one of the villages of the geographical region of Pitsilia , rich in natural beauty and fresh air.

The village was formed after the destruction of a bigger village named Rogkia. In particular, when the village of Rogkia was attacked by the Caramans, its residents sought shelter in the neighbouring area, on the banks of the River Ambelikos, thus establishing the location of the village.

The naming of the village is linked to the legend about the construction of a church on the banks of the River Ambelikos. According to tradition, Panagia (Virgin Mary) determined the place where She wanted the church to be constructed and that was next to the aforementioned river             ( ‘Potamos’ means river in Greek). Therefore, the church was dedicated to Panagia Potamitissa and that is how the village got its name.

 

Number 3 is a plastic box containing logbook, pen, yoyo, keyring, toy snake, bracelet & FTF smiley magnet. Please replace carefully

Update 15/06/20....This is now a film canister containing only a log book, so please bring your own pen.

NB:- there is a stream to cross, but very shallow.

Just beyond the cache is a dead end so you have to retrace your steps to the beginning.

Additional Hints (Decrypt)

Va n ubyr ybj qbja.

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)