This is a revival of my very popular/frustrating puzzle cache Edwards Invisible Sundial GC1V77A. In the 10 years it existed it had 53 finds with 18 favourites and 20 DNFs. I archived it in March 2020 because I thought that the sundial was missing. However it wasn't, it was simply being more invisible than usual. Many people were saddened when it went so I'm reviving it, but with a twist - it is now a reverse Wherigo.
What is a Reverse Wherigo?
The Reverse Wherigo cartridge was developed by -Waldmeister- and has been re-used in many caches around the world.
To find the cache you will need to download this Wherigo cartridge to a compatible device. The cartridge will tell you how far you are away from the final location but not the direction - you will have to work that out for yourself.
Find the sundial
The above co-ordinates are not for the cache, they are for Normandy car park. If you were deciding upon a place to put a sundial you wouldn't choose this car park because its such a shady spot overhung with trees. However this is an invisible sundial which has never had a gnomon.
You must find the invisible sundial. It's very near; you just have to search carefully. It has a plaque and fortunately this plaque is visible.
Take down this information from the plaque:
Edwards dates 19AB-19CD
EF = Edwards initial (convert it to a two digit number e.g. a=01 b=02...z=26)
Reverse Wherigo instructions
After starting the Wherigo you will be asked to Select the language. Type in en (for English). If you'd rather have more of a challenge then German, Polish, Spanish, French, Czech, Danish or Dutch are also available.
Select your preferred distance units (metres or yards) and then select Play.
It will ask you for three 6-digit codes (replace the letters A-F here with the digits you have from the sundial)
86D3A1
50E8F1
53B9C0
Use the Reverse Cache Box in your inventory to find out how far you are from the final co-ordinates. Then move some distance away and try again. Repeat as necessary.
When you are within 25 metres of the final location its co-ordinates will be revealed. You can use these and the hint below to find the cache.
Have Fun!
If you want to create your own Reverse Wherigo, you can do so using the passcode you receive at the end of the game. The passcode is unique to you and can't be shared with other cachers. Simply choose "create" rather than "play" when starting the Reverse Wherigo and enter your passcode at that point. You will need to be at the final location for your hide, with a good signal on your device. The cartridge will then give you the exact coordinates (which you'll need when creating the geocache online) and the three six-digit sequences that identify that location in the cartridge. Write these down, hide your container and create your very own Reverse Wherigo! Just be sure to notify -Waldmeister- as a courtesy (no advance permission needed).