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Shadows by the sea... (Lebanese Writer Series) Traditional Cache

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Downtothelast: Visited this cache recently to check up on it. It looks as if the area was cleared with a bulldozer. Thankfully found the cache under a pile of rocks. The container (decent sized cookie tin) was crushed to a pancake, and completely waterlogged. I salvaged the travelers but the swag was a lost cause. Retired this one to search for a better locale.

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Hidden : 9/27/2014
Difficulty:
2.5 out of 5
Terrain:
3 out of 5

Size: Size:   regular (regular)

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Geocache Description:

This cache is located next to a small hidden beach not too far from the airport. You are looking for a cookie tin that has been slightly camouflaged. It's setup mostly for travel bugs that want to travel outside of Lebanon. However there is a decent amount of swag in it.

This series is to spotlight some terrific Lebanese poets/authors and the way that their works interact with various locations in Lebanon. It is suggested that these poems are best experienced read aloud at the cache locations in celebration of the find... But that's optional :-)

"They glided down towards the sea,
drifting from their mountains like soft shadows,
in case they woke the grass.
Passing over fields,
some shadows whispered farewell and slept;
others clung to rocks and stretched,
dragging the people back.
As they moved, exhausted,
towards the sea,
the sun above them was
searching for a needle
to stitch them once more, to their shadows."
- Wadih Sa'adeh

This cache is located next to a great little beach to watch the sunset at, and its a picturesque spot if your waiting for someone to leave/arrive at the airport. If you are traveling past it heading North it is easiest to street park, and cross the road. If you are traveling South there is lots of street parking directly beside this spot.

This cache requires a degree of stealth since there is a small restaurant within eyesight that operates nearby during the summer.

If you do take a TB please log it so that it's owners can enjoy the find with you, if you don't know how visit How to use a travel bug. Also if you take something please leave something so that this cache can stay active. There's a little bonus for the FTF.

Additional Hints (Decrypt)

[I spy with my little eyes something the color] Lryybj

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)