"To make a complete guide on all the Pokemon in the world… That was my dream! But, I'm too old! I can't do it! So, I want you to fulfill my dream for me! Get moving! This is a great undertaking in Pokemon history!"
- Professor Oak, Pokemon Blue and Red
Anybody else remember when the world was introduced to Pokemon? The games, the TV show, the Trading Card Game, the parents who dreaded hearing "Hold on, let me save my game!" one more time... Many adults who saw their kids grow up through this era may think it is foolish, but speaking as one of those former kids, I think the world of Pokemon is identical to the world of Geocaching!
Think about it for a second. Just like the characters in the game, we travel around the world, using handheld hi-tech devices to locate and record occurances in the wild... Sometimes you have to solve problems to continue, sometimes you have to travel great distances or brave harsh environments, just like in the game. Professor Oak is a mentor figure in the games, and he makes the above quote right before your character sets off on their adventure. If you change the word "Pokemon" to "geocache", does that quote not inspire you to get up and go log some smileys?
"To make a complete guide on all the geocaches in the world… That was my dream! But, I'm too old! I can't do it! So, I want you to fulfill my dream for me! Get moving! This is a great undertaking in geocaching history!"
Ok, enough philosophy. Let's get down to why you are here.
For those of you who don't know, in the Pokemon games, you would receive a device called a PokeDex at the beginning of the game to record your interactions with the various Pokemon in the world. However, you actually needed another device before you even started playing... That device is what you are looking for now. This is a small cache with only a log, so it is BYOP. I recommend either a pencil or basic ballpoint pen as the log is Rite in the Rain. There is also what I think is a really cool FTF prize waiting for you. I will let the finder of it decide whether they want to reveal what it is. Be aware this can be a Muggle-heavy area.
Now, *mostly* in the words of Professor Oak...
Your very own geocaching legend is about to unfold! A world of dreams and adventures with geocaching awaits! Let's go!