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Gateway to Galena Traditional Cache

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mindseye: This one can be particularly tricky... more so than one might expect for this kind of environment. On occasion, I have received consecutive e-mails (not necessarily logged visits) from individuals having difficulty finding this.

If I was able to head out today, I have a suspicion it is still there.

Unfortunately, I no longer am in a position to check on this cache (today, I'm not even on the continent) and those in the area who I usually ask to check on things have been unable to do so either. If the container is still there, I will eventually have someone recover it, so no geolitter is left behind. If the container is not there, replacing it is not the best option, as it would violate my "replace once" rule (in short, it would probably disappear again).

Either way, this one had a great run. Thanks to all who visited.

Admin: please archive this cache.

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Hidden : 12/28/2003
Difficulty:
2.5 out of 5
Terrain:
1 out of 5

Size: Size:   small (small)

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Geocache Description:

Microcache located near an excellent view of downtown Galena, as well as the river, and one of the city's most recognizable landmarks.

Cache container is a 4" x 3" x 2" M258A1 (decon) container (be sure to reseal the lid tightly for waterproofing), modified to defy gravity. Starting contents include:

- Official geocaching.com Yellow But Not Water Resistant Logbook
- Nifty Amazing Shrunken Gelpen (for logging: NOT a trade item)
- A couple mini tape measure keychain thingies

Due to tourism and other traffic, discretion will be necessary. However, I chose an area as out-of-view from both as possible (this could very well be used as a helpful hint).

Additional Hints (Decrypt)

Pnpur jvyy or sbhaq nobir gur tebhaq, ohg vf bofpherq sebz ivrj rkprcg sebz bar cnegvphyne natyr.

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)