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Amish Paradise Traditional Cache

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SerenityNow: Since the whole building that this cache was placed on has been removed, we're going to archive this listing. This was one of our favorite hides in one of our favorite areas of Ohio. Thanks to all of the cachers that paid a visit to Amish Paradise.

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Hidden : 4/26/2003
Difficulty:
1 out of 5
Terrain:
1 out of 5

Size: Size:   micro (micro)

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Geocache Description:

One of our very favorite places in the world is Holmes County, Ohio. We placed a cache there so you can seek it out and spend some time visiting one of the most wonderful places in Ohio! This is a Mini cache in a painted mini Altoids tin. It is located at a rest area on Rt. 39 between the towns of Berlin and Walnut Creek. You will need to be discreet, as there are oft times many people wandering the area. Please keep your trades VERY small.

Every now and then the urge hits us to go to the country and just unwind for a few hours. There is no better place in Ohio than Holmes county to relax, shop, and eat at some of the finest home style restaurants you will ever find. Be sure to drive down Rt. 62 and visit the shops in Winesburg.  Tom bought Anna Mary a mantle in this area for Christmas that is made of an old barn ladder. It is one of a kind and beautiful!

Rt. 39 will lead you into the little city of Berlin. Here you will find all styles of stitchery, craft, and gift shops.   If you like wood crafting or camping and hiking there are wonderful shops for you here too! Antiques and collectables can be found in many of the shops here that will take your breath away! In fact, there is something for everyone in Berlin. We were here on one trip and wandered into a shop that just happened to have some Amish raised puppies for sale. Yup, you guessed it. We brought home Mitch, the cutest little toy fox terrier you've ever seen. He has become our favorite caching companion next to team Finding Fraggle Rock !

Anna Mary and Mitch

Don't forget to eat while you are here! Many of the restaurants offer a "family style" option that is sensational. Save room for dessert! The peanut butter cream pie is a specialty and so is that yummy date pudding. But don't be limited by those suggestions. There are plenty more terrific eateries to choose from! For snacking and take-home try a few of the numerous cheese makers in the area. 

If you continue east down Rt. 39 you will reach the town of Sugarcreek, filled with quaint shops in a Swiss Alps style. You can even go for a one hour ride on the antique railroad, featuring a steam engine! It runs from May through October.

Have fun!

Original Contents:

  • Connecticut Commemorative Quarter
  • Dragonfly jewelry finding
  • Where's George? dollar
  • 3 SerenityNow mini blocks
  • Log book and a tiny pencil

Other area caches include:

Additional Hints (Decrypt)

<p align="left">Abg ba gur tebhaq, abg va n gerr, jurer bu jurer pbhyq gur fgvpxl guvat or?</p>

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)