D/T 5.0/2.0 (Canterbury) Mystery Cache
Hidden : 5/25/2015
Difficulty:
5 out of 5
Terrain:
2 out of 5

Size: Size: micro (micro)

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Geocache Description:

For the 2015 NZ MEGA a group of like minded individuals got together and devised a piece of art with a twist for you to enjoy. We have all D/T combinations covered for something special. We do realise that it's not everyones cup-of-tea but we love puzzles and hope you enjoy them too.

This puzzle has been conjured up by justmeg. If you have any questions or hint requests contact the puzzle maker.

A Cliph Team

One overcast day a group of cachers decided to rent a mini-van and head out to Bank's Peninsula for a day's caching. They’d heard great things from a geocachers’ event recently; that they could improve their D/T rating nine-fold if they put in the effort and found some of the newer caches placed out there.
They headed off to the first cache, which needed some deft co-ordinate manipulation. “Of our group, who wants to go with Reedman, and explain GPS projection?” asked TW.
LaVista looked around the group, but as no one else volunteered, she went with Reedman to a nearby picnic table and pulled out her GPS. “I’ll be brief. I’ve found this is the easiest way, it’s fairly basic”, she said and proceeded to show him how to make a quick projection. The group let him practice what he’d just learnt, and soon, all nine were signing the log of the first find of the day. Great start!
They headed further round the peninsula. The views were stunning from the road but after numerous “park and grabs” had been gathered in, Team Gaters suggested they all needed a bit of exercise and loaded the co-ordinates for a harder terrain cache. The groans went up. “Hey, it’s only a T3, what are you complaining for? It's only a little walk and going up banks plus banks combined makes wheels use impossible here, even if we had a four-wheel drive. The view will be good up there too!” he said, “especially from the edge of the cliff”.
Everyone piled out and grabbed their gear. The more competent bush-bashers headed up first, trail-blazing for those of lesser ability. At last everyone had managed to navigate safely up the banks, even justmeg, and the hunt for the cache ensued. With nine cachers looking it didn’t take long for the well-concealed cache to be found. “Nice handiwork MacPacMum!” exclaimed FastFrames. After everyone had signed the log a group photo was organised with justmeg’s selfie stick, to make sure the scenery was also included. TG was right, it was picturesque up there and well worth the effort of the climb. Getting back down was another adventure in itself, but these happenings are what make group caching adventures so much fun.
With laughter and a photographic record of their meanderings, the group found themselves at Pigeon Bay for lunch. “Forty-three caches so far, and three of them a terrain 3.5, so we’re doing okay,” said KiwiCampNut. The upcoming caches were discussed and the afternoon’s itinerary was tweaked so they could try for the harder terrain-rated caches. “What was Bear_Left thinking putting one up there?” groaned justmeg, as she anticipated the climb needed to find the next cache. “You can always sit this one out”, replied TW. “If you don’t sign it, you don’t claim it” she replied, knowing this was probably her best opportunity for retrieving this particular cache. “It will be good to get the smiley on it!”, and sighing, hopped back in the van with the others, to drive as near as possible to the track they needed to walk. This was to be the hardest terrain of the trip, and involved an hour’s hike up to the top of another cliff. Thankfully all had brought their hiking poles and each set their own pace, although everyone kept an eye out for those following. It wouldn’t do to lose someone out here! As muscles not used to such strenuous exercise started to complain, the scenic views took the edge off the ache until a brief stop was called. “This is what makes caching so worthwhile” said Chch Falcon as he looked out over the bay.
Upward they went hill after hill, following the narrow track until finally the compass started pointing off to a nearby rockpile near the cliff top. So many hiding places to look! The cachers spread out and starting investigating. Two soda cans, a rubbish bag, an old boot, and eleven spiders (arh!) were discovered before the tupperware was turned up. “Thank goodness we found it,” exclaimed LaVista, “even with these views I’m not sure I want to climb up here again. That cliff edge doesn't look too safe either”. The group eventually made it down, back to their vehicle and continued on their way, finally stopping at Akaroa.
“What a great day's outing” said TW. “1 Earthcache, 7 multis, 2 letterboxes, 45 puzzles and 63 trads.” “It’s a pity there were no events over here tonight – we should have organised one because then we could have had six cache types in a day!” commented TG, “Oh well, let’s go celebrate with a cold one.” And with that Reedman led the intrepid nine off to the nearby Clifftop Cafe, to relive the highlights of the day’s outing.

You will find the cache at S43 3C.LIF E172 4F.TOP where:
C=E
L=B
I=S
F=H
F=K
T=L-K
O=L
P=N+W

Please bring your own pen, thanks.

Additional Hints (Decrypt)

Trbpurpxre

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)


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