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The Traveling Merchant Mystery Cache

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Hidden : 8/25/2015
Difficulty:
2.5 out of 5
Terrain:
2 out of 5

Size: Size:   regular (regular)

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Geocache Description:


The Traveling Merchant
 
Get your imagination caps on! I have a fun traveling mystery cache for you. Best completed in automobile, but can be done by walking, bicycling, motorcycling, crawling, skipping, etc. 
 
** WARNING ** Obey ALL traffic laws. This is BEST if you have a co-pilot to help navigate. Remember, you are doing this because YOU want to and I, the Cache Owner, assume no responsibilities! If you feel nervous about driving, try another approach. 
 
Every time you see a fire hydrant, imagine it being a "person". Every time you see one, ask them "Have you seen the merchant?" they will tell/guide you. You'll get it soon, don't worry.
 
Start facing North at Pixely & Greenwood (Ground zero on map/coordinates given)
 
💡Tip: You only ask "Have you seen the merchant?" once per "person".
 
Continue north on the road...
  • After the forth "person" turn left
  • Before first "person" turn right 
  • Before the second person turn left 
  • You'll see two "people" kitty/katty corner. Turn right between them
  • Before the sixth "person" turn right
  • After the second "person" turn right 
  • Just after one "person" left
  • Go to the end of the street and you will see another "person".
This last "person" will tell you that The Traveling Merchant is nearby (bearing 30° NE, ~75ft away).
 
Please do not steal from the Merchant. You may trade goods/wares/swag/loot etc. 
 
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I created this because sometimes when I have my kids with me, they don't want to tag along. Thought this might be a more fun and unique way for them to use their imagination. My almost five year old loved helping me plot this one. 

Additional Hints (Decrypt)

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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)