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Alameda History Puzzler #1 Mystery Cache

Hidden : 2/7/2005
Difficulty:
3 out of 5
Terrain:
1.5 out of 5

Size: Size:   micro (micro)

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Geocache Description:


Now is the time for another puzzle cache in Alameda! Puzzles are fun! Come try this one! History is the theme of this cache. If you like learning interesting things you’ll find this especially fun. I think you’ll like it. If you want a hint, just ask! I decided to hide this cache after I found a historical monument in one part of the city that suggested there might be another interesting point to look at. It was fun to track down the second plaque. Go to the posted coordinates if you want to see the plaque that inspired me (though you don’t have to go there in order to find the cache). I hope you’ll take a little time to see the sights once you get to the cache location. Relative to other puzzles, this one is a breeze. I put everything you need to know in this short blurb. Numbers can be gleaned from words. Recognize the first ones, and you'll be on your way!

Additional Hints (Decrypt)

[Spoiler (cheater, cheater) clue to the puzzle]: "Abj" vf n 3-yrggre jbeq. "Chmmyrf" vf n 7-yrggre jbeq. [Clue to hide]: Pnpur vf nezf-ernpu sebz n frzv-uvqqra naq bhg-bs-cynpr ryrpgevpny bhgyrg. Guvf vf n erny bhgyrg: qba’g cynl jvgu vg!!!

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)