GC6CNN5 Jock's route - Dongas (Traditional Cache) in Mpumalanga, South Africa created by surreptitious007

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A cache by surreptitious007 Message this owner

Hidden : 3/5/2016

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Size: Size: small (small)

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Geocache Description:

This geocache is of significant historical interest. It is one of many way-markers along the route traveled by Sir Percy FitzPatrick and his faithful dog, Jock.

'Jock of the Bushveld' is a book written by Percy FitzPatrick, a transport rider, about his adventures with Jock, a Staffordshire Bull Terrier. It takes place in the Lowveld during the time of the gold rush in the 1880's and is well worthwhile reading.

This way-marker indicates where the old wagon route crossed the current road. A cutting nearby was called 'Dongas' in the book. Ruts made by the wagon wheels in the earth can still be seen there.

(Note: One of the many projects of the Mpumalanga Heritage Society, is to revive 'Jock's route' by tiding up way-markers like this one which has fallen over, and to place several more along the route.)

Additional Hints (Decrypt)

BCBE. Oevat lbhe bja cra.

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)