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"There they were.... Gone!" Traditional Cache

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AntarcticMan: Time to put this one to bed...

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Hidden : 6/29/2003
Difficulty:
1.5 out of 5
Terrain:
2 out of 5

Size: Size:   regular (regular)

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Geocache Description:

What was it that drove them all away from this pleasant spot?


Nice easy one - easy off-road parking if you approach from the east, and a shortish stroll to the site along the path which will take you through an interesting historical site. Its not exactly flat - but is an easy enough walk.

Keep to the path until you reach and cross over the stile - then you'll be looking in the direction of the 'mill'...

There's a musical hint... HERE

Not much left of the place, but the site retains a certain 'atmosphere' and water still bubbles up from a spring into the old moat. The information board tells you about the history, and there are lovely views to the south. Please respect the site and obey all signs.

The cache itself is a glass pickle-jar so is quite small and is just south of the bridal path. You should have a good satelite fix as close as 1 metre from the cache.

Just the odd jogger or horse-rider around when I've been there - but I believe there are occasional guided tours.

There's an attractive village nearby where you can buy plants or works of art - and the pub/restaurant also looks inviting. (plenty of parking there too)

original contents (not room for much):

  • Pack of (small) cards
  • Key ring from Table Mountain, Cape Town
  • 2 Swedish coins


NB: The given coords are now correct!

Additional Hints (Decrypt)

Xarr urvtug, oruvaq gerr, pbirerq ol onex.

Decryption Key

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

(letter above equals below, and vice versa)