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Memento mori Traditional Cache

This cache has been archived.

Geocaching HQ Admin: Geocaching HQ was contacted about the placement of this geocache. We are archiving this out of respect for family of a nearby grave site. -Geocacaching HQ Admin 640165

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Hidden : 11/14/2015
Difficulty:
1.5 out of 5
Terrain:
1.5 out of 5

Size: Size:   micro (micro)

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Geocache Description:

The cache is a camoed bison tube hidden at the back of the lot, along the fence line. You will need to be circumspect when looking for this cache, not only in deference to the cemetery visitors, but also because of the adjacent homes. No night caching or lights here please. 

 

  


"Memento mori" essentially means to reflect on mortality, although it has also been less correctly translated as remember death". This is something I frequently do in this location, near the mausoleum where the earthly remains of my parents and older brother rest. While my parents lived long and full lives, my brother was tragically taken too early, at the age of 50, when he was just about to retire and really enjoy his life. In reflecting on this, the lesson I have taken is another latin term: carpe diem. Seize the day and don't put off doing the things you really want to do until tomorrow, because tomorrow may never come. YOLO.

Additional Hints (Decrypt)

Arne n fyvprq fghzc.

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)