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Brothers Throw Gold Away in the River Traditional Cache

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Hidden : 8/24/2016
Difficulty:
1.5 out of 5
Terrain:
1.5 out of 5

Size: Size:   micro (micro)

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Geocache Description:

The cache you seek is near the Han River and legend has it, the ferry crossing were the brothers threw their gold away into the river.


During the reign of King Gongmin of the Goryeo Dynasty, two brothers were walking together when the younger brother discovered two gold nuggets and gave one to his older brother.  The brothers reached Yangcheongang River (currently Gongnam Ferry on the  Hangang River near Gayang), and they were crossing the river on a boat.  The  younger brother suddenly threw his gold nugget into the river.  The older brother thought this was strange and asked him why.  The younger brother answered, "I have always loved you dearly, but I was suddenly overcome with hatred after sharing the gold with you.  That is why I think it is better to throw the gold away."  The older brother responded, "You are indeed correct," and also threw his gold nugget into the water.

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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)