Do not go to the posted location because it is bogus and you will not find the container to sign the log.
Languages are interesting. We used the Seminole/English translation dictionary for the names for these caches. In the Seminole language they do not have any words that start with the letter B, D, J, Q, V or X according to the translation dictionary.
Seminole history begins with bands of Creek Indians from Georgia and Alabama who migrated to Florida in the 1700s. Conflicts with Europeans and other tribes caused them to seek new lands to live in peace.
Groups of Lower Creeks moved to Florida to get away from the dominance of Upper Creeks. Some Creeks were searching for rich, new fields to plant corn, beans and other crops. For a while, Spain even encouraged these migrations to help provide a buffer between Florida and the British colonies.
The 1770s is when Florida Indians collectively became known as Seminole, a name meaning "wild people" or "runaway."
In addition to Creeks, Seminoles included Yuchis, Yamasses and a few aboriginal remnants. The population also increased with runaway slaves who found refuge among the Indians.
In reading the ENGLISH / SEMINOLE VOCABULARY that you can find on line, we found there could be several Seminole words that mean the same thing translated to English. Here is an example: In the Seminole language the words hampi, Holewagus, holy-waugus cheh, hulkwa, hul-wah and hulwak all translate to the English word bad. The speech of the Seminoles, like the speech of all peoples, has gone through various changes and modifications through the three centuries of their existence as a separate people from the Creeks. Here is a link to the site where we found the information used:
http://seminolewars.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/Seminole-Vocabulary.pdf
To solve the puzzle you need to get the correct translation from Seminole to English for this word. You can check your answer/location with the Solution Checker below.
Hassi = ?
Dog = N29 02.042 W081 43.181
Sun = N29 02.142 W081 43.262
Snake = N29 02.038 W081 43.458
Don’t overlook the information about this area.
While looking for locations (during lockdown) in the ONF to place Geocaches, we looked at FR’s time and time again, then decided, “Yup” we will place them in this area along established FR’s. This mystery NF trail was used for these caches. This is a Jeep trail and may be a busy during the weekends and hunting season.
We used a high profile 4X4 vehicle to place these caches. Conditions change when it rains. Unless you have a vehicle that can drive through soft sand, you will encounter many soft sand areas and get stuck. There are many places to pass or turn around along this Jeep trail. This is a Jeep trail in the forest and do not be surprised if you find a tree or tree branch laying across the Jeep trail. Be prepared and have a plan or two. Cell service was so/so in this area (it is the forest).
Remember this is the Ocala National Forest and there are a lot of things that are not really friendly to humans. They will bite, sting, suck your blood, scratch, trip, cause a rash or even worse. This area is open to hunting which is another consideration to keep in mind. Come prepared and have fun finding these clothespins with containers hanging. A pair of tweezers will be helpful getting the log out of the container which are made out of special paper that lets you write on them wet or dry with pen or pencil. The containers are larger than the clothespins used to clip them on/to stuff. None were placed on the ground. There is no major bushwhacking to get to these containers.
In this area of the ONF the electronic signals are affected by the Military area from time to time. We averaged the location readings from 3 GPSr’s for the locations. At times there was quite a GPS jump.