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Books Rock (challenge)! Mystery Cache

Hidden : 6/28/2014
Difficulty:
2 out of 5
Terrain:
1.5 out of 5

Size: Size:   micro (micro)

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Geocache Description:

I love books, and now I love geocaching too… So I’ve found a way to combine two of my loves with my first challenge hide!

The criteria are simple. Provide details of (at least) 10 caches that can be related to books which you have previously found (of any type) prior to logging this find.

Please note: there is no need to leave the path to grab this cache. Please be careful and ensure you do not cause any damage to the vegetation here.

I’ve found just over 500 caches at the time of planning this cache, and after a quick peruse of my found list I have identified at least 14 caches that ‘qualify’ - the link doesn’t necessarily need to be obvious, so long as you explain it - this is an opportunity to get those creative juices flowing and write a story of your own! So be sure to include the list of caches you are using (and the reasons why if they’re not so obvious) in your log!

For example, I have found two caches that have the word ‘book’ in the title, and one with 'book' in the cache owner’s name. Three have characters from books in their titles, one is the name of a series of books, and another four have titles of books in their cache names and at least one other cache has had books written about the cache title! If you’re struggling for a link, remember the creative writing option - another two examples from my previous finds are that you get WISE by reading (GC4RQM7 Wise Guys) and a lot of HISTORY is recorded in books (GC27DJ0 Tailem History).

This challenge is not meant to be hard, instead it is intended to provide a bit of fun! The cache IS hidden at the published coordinates, in an appropriate container in accordance with the cache title! Cache is not big enough to hold a pen so please bring your own writing implement.

You will notice the coordinates will take you to Fitzgerald Park, a “secret garden” (novel by Frances Hodgson Burnett) type park in close proximity to Strathfield library, named in honour of James Fitzgerald who was Strathfield Council’s Overseer of Works [1888-1918] (information from Strathfield Council’s website). According to a plaque onsite dated March 1996, Homebush Public School have also adopted this park.

At the time of hiding I could only get my GPS to 7m accuracy, no doubt due to the tree cover, so have included a generous hint - and would appreciate feedback on the coordinates from finders.  Be cautious as there are muggle residences quite near to GZ.

Congratulations to Fuschia Briefs for FTF!

Additional Hints (Decrypt)

Purpx va nzbatfg gur tebhaq pbire arne oruvaq n fznyyre gerr

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)