Simon's other half Traditional Cache

This cache has been archived.

Bush Barker: Just can not seem to get permission from the "right" person for this one. Been months of visits and phone calls... no choice but to archive.

Stunning spot.. what a pity

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Hidden : 9/15/2015
Difficulty:
1.5 out of 5
Terrain:
1.5 out of 5

Size: Size: micro (micro)

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Geocache Description:

Buitenverwagting, meaning "beyond expectations", forms part of the original Constantia Estate founded by govenor Simon Van Der Stel.

 

 

First sold as a 200 morgen sub-division to Cornelis Brink in 1773, Buitenverwachting changed hands all too often. And yet it flourished as a wine farm, due mainly to the 90 000 vines planted in 1825 by Ryk Arnoldus Cloete, brother of the famous Hendrik Cloete of Constantia. From 1866, the fortunes of Buitenverwachting were inextricably linked to those of the Louw and Lategan families.

One of the most colourful characters was Oom Danie Lategan, whose trademark was the freshly picked camelia he wore on his lapel every day. It was his daughter, Olivia Lategan, who was to forge the link between the Lategans and the Louws. Born at Buitenverwachting, she returned as mistress of the farm when she married George Louw. Imbued with a sense of history, the Mueller family has retraced the roots of Buitenverwachting. The farm was lovingly restored to its former glory while extensive planting of the most selected of cultivars was initiated. The result was a maiden grape harvest of 100 tonnes - the first harvest the farm had seen in 30 years. An historic achievement that lived up to its name: Buitenverwachting - "Beyond Expectations"

The cache is not in the bush so please don't go trampling it.

opening times are Mon to Fri: 9am till 5pm. Sat: 10am till 5pm. Sundays and public holidays the cellar is closed.

Additional Hints (Decrypt)

Ebbg pnany vf fbzrgvzrf arrqrq

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)


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