Sydhenge
...mystical place or just a pile of old rubble?
For tens of years since its discovery, residents and visitors to Sydney have wondered about the reason for the very existence of this mysterious collection of rocks and carvings, hereafter known as 'Sydhenge'.
Many questions remain unanswered. Is there a purpose to them? Who placed them there? Was the local rubbish tip not open on that day?
Recently, the unknown and unqualified amateur archaeologist Bertie Lissie set about to study this strange site and to (hopefully) find its true purpose. He visited many times, wandering aimlessly through the indecipherable maze of what can only be described as a massive collection of rubble. What did that inscription mean? Who is Lady Forster? What is a YWCA? What is the significance of the year 1924? So many questions and so few answers!
After what seemed an eternity of searching over many months, poor old Bertie sat down upon a sandstone rock to rest and regain some of his failing energy. The sun was again sinking in the west and casting its final rays for the day onto this sacred, rubble-strewn ground.
Feeling beaten, his thoughts turned to the probability of failure and tears welled up in his eyes and he bowed his head. Slowly, Bertie raised his head to the skies, held up his arms and in an almost inhuman voice called to the heavens, "Show me a sign!". For three minutes he sat motionless in that position, a stone statue. All hope now gone, he lowered his head, resigned to failure.
Then suddenly, through a blur of tears something came into focus and it all became crystal clear.
"Eureka! I have found it!", he screamed. "I have solved the mystery of Sydhenge!"
His jubilation overflowed and he jumped up and started to do a solo conga dance around the rocks while he sang a little song.
I have solved Sydhenge, ha!
Da da da da daaa, da!
Bertie is a genius!
Da da da da daaa, da!
He has solved Sydhenge, ha!
Da da da da daaa, da!
Unfortunately, this carried on a bit too long and was noticed by passers by. Some men in white coats came along and took him away...
Poor Bertie. No-one believes his story to this day.
Do you believe?
Is Bertie telling the truth?
Can you solve the mystery of Sydhenge?
Instructions to locate the cache:
There are two waypoints involved in solving this mystery. Find them both, then re-enact Bertie's revelationary experience.
(dance and song is optional!)
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Bertie says, "Good hunting and have fun!"