KAPPA (also known as Kawataro, Komahiki, or Kawatore) is a mythical creature represented as a demon or imp. It is found in traditional Japanese folklore. It's name means "child". Kappa are honored over all of Japan. It can speak Japanese, drown people and animals, and can swim. There is also a hairy Kappa that is a hungry ogre. Kappa are distinguished as having a small pool of water suspended on top of their head, signifying their life force and habitat. Kappa are used to warn children of the danger lurking in lakes and rivers. They are often said to lure people to water and pull them in. They are based on the Japanese green salamander or perhaps the now extinct Japanese River Otter. Just in case they are not extinct, be careful while caching near the water so the Kappa doesn't get you!
*** Please leave the stamper and ink pad in all letterbox caches in their baggie. They are NOT SWAG!***
SWAG may be taken if you trade like-for-like value. Replace lids securely and return the container to its hiding spot so others can have the fun of the hunt. THANK YOU!
About CREW:
The CREW Land and Water Trust is a private, non-profit conservation organization dedicated to the preservation and stewardship of the water resources and natural communities in and around the Corkscrew Regional Ecosystem Watershed (CREW). This 60,000-acre watershed in partnership with the South Florida Water Management District (which owns and manages the land) and the Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission (which monitors wildlife, hunting, and provides law enforcement on CREW). CREW is the largest intact watershed in southwest Florida, straddling Lee and Collier Counties. CREW’s majestic 5,000-acre sawgrass marsh is the headwaters for the entire watershed – which includes the National Audubon Society’s famous Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary – located south of the marsh.
Permission for planting this cache at the Crew Dome was granted by Jessi Drummond, CREW director of education.