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Pirate's Haunted Hole-in-One Traditional Cache

Hidden : 8/27/2023
Difficulty:
1.5 out of 5
Terrain:
1.5 out of 5

Size: Size:   micro (micro)

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Geocache Description:


One moonlit night, I decided to take on the challenge of playing mini golf at the infamous pirate course. The atmosphere was a perfect mix of excitement and spookiness as the wind seemed to carry eerie whispers, but I was determined to conquer this uniquely themed course.

 

With putter in hand, I lined up my shot, and just as I swung, I heard a faint, ghostly pirate laugh in the air. My ball miraculously navigated through a series of obstacles, including a haunted shipwreck with a ghostly aura. I was about to celebrate when suddenly, a cheeky skeleton hand popped up from the ground and playfully swatted my ball away, sending it rolling into a mysterious dark cave.

 

Undaunted, I gathered my courage and ventured into the cave. It was adorned with cobwebs and eerie green lights, creating an otherworldly atmosphere. Inside, I encountered a talking parrot perched on a skull, and it squawked, "Ye think ye can beat me course, matey?" I couldn't help but chuckle nervously and responded, "I'll certainly give it my best shot!"

 

The parrot proceeded to offer cryptic hints for each hole, mentioning things like "X marks the spot" and "follow the moon's glow." With each successful hole, the parrot's squawks changed from skepticism to amazement. It was as if the pirate spirit within the course was acknowledging my determination.

 

As I reached the final hole, the parrot's image suddenly transformed into a holographic projection, revealing its true nature as a clever animatronic. The projection glitched for a moment, giving the parrot's image a ghostly distortion. With a hearty laugh, the parrot exclaimed, "Well, ye be a real swashbuckler after all!"

 

With a mixture of excitement and pride, I sunk the last putt, and the entire course erupted into a spectacle of lights, sounds, and swirling fog. The skeleton hands clapped, and even the haunted shipwreck seemed to cheer. I was declared the victorious player of the night, and the animatronics playfully saluted me like a pirate crew.

 

Leaving the course with a huge grin, I couldn't help but chuckle at the hilarious and spooky adventure I had just embarked on at pirate course. As I walked away, I could've sworn I heard a faint whisper carried by the wind, saying, "Ye be welcome back anytime, matey!"

Additional Hints (Decrypt)

Va n ubyr va gur srapr ornzf.

Decryption Key

A|B|C|D|E|F|G|H|I|J|K|L|M
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N|O|P|Q|R|S|T|U|V|W|X|Y|Z

(letter above equals below, and vice versa)