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Circle of Life Mystery Cache

Hidden : 5/1/2014
Difficulty:
1.5 out of 5
Terrain:
1.5 out of 5

Size: Size:   small (small)

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Geocache Description:

This cache can be found by a quick search for information in a small part of a re-developed public garden in Salthill. The cache is only accessible from within the garden.


Circle of Life - this national garden, being located in the beautifully sited seafront Quincentennial Park in Salthill overlooking Galway Bay, reflects the spirit of giving, the enduring legacy which defines the lives of organ donors. It will, through its mix of imagery, symbolism and sentiment, engender feelings of positive transformation, healing and hope. "   http://www.organdonation.ie/circleoflife/garden.html

As well as being a homage to organ donors, this is an exhibition of stone. The garden has iconic stones from each of the continents, the 4 provinces of Ireland and from each of the 32 counties. Each stone's exact origin is identified.

The cache is at N 53° 15.ABA' W 009° 05.CDE'

The information to solve this is all to be found within a few meters of the central standing stone.

A = Number of Provinces in Ireland (There is a coloured crest for each one).

B = The number of letters in the first name of Blake quoted at the base of one of the large standing stones.

C = Number of water fountains in the wall.

D = Number of tall standing stones in the immediate circle, including the central one. 

E = Total number of steps (left hand side + right hand side)

To reach the cache you must step on the lawn and cross a, narrow, flower bed. Please do so carefully.

The cache is obtainable without moving any stones. Please do NOT move any.

Please replace the cache carefully.

 

Additional Hints (Decrypt)

Va gur ubyr va gur jnyy

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)