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How do you like THEM apples? Mystery Cache

Hidden : 04/12/2014
Difficulty:
4 out of 5
Terrain:
3 out of 5

Size: Size:   small (small)

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Geocache Description:


The cache is NOT at the posted coordinates, but I did pass by the posted coordinates during the same day that I placed the cache.

Although I enjoy apples, they rarely stop me cold with a feeling of WOW. But the other day, that happened: I took a bite of an apple and thought, "This is REALLY good." I noticed it was a Cameo apple, and the idea for this puzzle was born. I looked at an article on Epicurious.com about 11 different varieties that are popular in the US right now. Seven of them can be seen on this page.

Your first step is solving the Sudoku puzzle below. After that, you may have to conjure some magic to extract coordinates. (Those familiar with Harry Potter may find it helpful to take a trip to The Leaky Cauldron!)



Bring water and a pen, and have fun!


Hey, where's the Granny Smith? Ok, here's some green.

Congratulations to Nylimb for the FTS!
Congratulations and unactivated TB to jeremiahsjohnson for the FTF!



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This cache was featured as the Geocaching Puzzle of the Day for September 29, 2014! Thanks, teamajk!

Additional Hints (Decrypt)

Jrfg pbbeqvangr vf J 122 kk.kk3 ba gur tebhaq

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)