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Hidden Gems - Bel-Air Mystery Cache

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Hidden : 9/21/2019
Difficulty:
3 out of 5
Terrain:
2 out of 5

Size: Size:   small (small)

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HIDDEN GEMS - BEL-AIR

Arrgh! This geocache be hidden fer the Going Caching 2019 M.A.P. Challenge! There be two ways to solve this mystery of where to start, says I ... the hard way an' the harder way.

1. HARD WAY: Find me proper bandana with them last three digits o' the Northerly an' Westerly. Then ye'll know where to tie up yer boat an' starts ye adventure.

"I only possesses me one bandana what be me ship's colors," says you.
"Then ye best get busy a-parleyin' with other pirates," says I!

2. MUCH HARDER WAY: Solve me "indéchiffrable" cipher if ye likes pain an' torment. Me keyword be inked upon this very page. On that ye have me affy-davy!

XWSNUDMUQMOZJKQKLOLBCWOP
(startin' place, same as bandana)


Hard or harder, once yer wee rowboat be in the right spot, scan the horizon with yer spyglass fer me fearsome pirate ship an' board if ye dare! Then finds what ye needs to navigate these mysterious clues to me treasure.

A. What be a-livin’ in that big hill ye see? __________ and __________
B. There be holes an’ rocks along the way. How many would a pirate be a-spyin’ while followin’ the path to me treasure? __________
C. How many groundhog holes do ye pass? __________
D. X marks the spot of __________ treasure!
E. Where be the best place fer a pirate to chop down a tree? __________
F. How many bushes be along the canyon? __________
G. If a one-legged pirate chopped down a tree to make a wooden leg, how many trees would be left? __________
H. What be the best place to build a clubhouse? __________

Search fer me treasure at N 34° A.BCD' W 85° E.FGH'

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  • This geocache was placed with the permission of the City Manager of Rome and the Director of Rome-Floyd Parks and Recreation.
  • Pets are welcome but must be on a 6' leash at all times. Please be a good pet owner and clean up after your pet.
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