Sixty Feet Under Mystery Cache
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THE CACHE IS NOT AT THE LISTED COORDINATES.
To find the true coordinates to the cache, you must answer the
questions to determine the coordinates. The cache is a small
camouflaged gladlock container with a twist off end containing a
log book and pencils. Access to the cache can be found on paved
paths located throughout the neighborhood. Once off the path, your
route will require some wading.
It’s a bright sunny day, water temperature is 80º, 100+ feet of
visibility, and a full tank of air. Life doesn’t get any better
than this. Ever since I was a small child I have had a great love
of the oceans and their inhabitants. I’ve traveled many places on
different continents in my life but the allure of the sea has
always brought me back to it. I’m truly at peace when I am in its
watery embrace. To that end this cache is dedicated to several of
the islands in the Caribbean that I have had the luxury of visiting
above and below the water. Answering the questions below on each of
the islands will solve the coordinates for the cache.
1. This sickle-shaped island derives its name from the Greek word
for “Freedom”. Valentine’s Day lovers will enjoy the color of its
beaches, and the location of the first U.S. Consulate. What is the
name of this island and the location of the first U.S.
Consulate?
2. This series of islands has the third largest coral reef system
in the world. I have had the honor of personally meeting the highly
social mammal that heads up his own namesake project to help other
stranded, injured or entangled mammals. His project works
internationally also to protect rare, lone sea mammals. What is the
name of this series of islands and the name of this marine
mammal?
3. This island is unique with it lush vegetation, rain forests,
and still active volcano. Its natural beauty has been use in
several films, Superman, Dr. Doolittle, and Pirates of the
Caribbean. In the 1990s, this island along with others nations
became embroiled in a “War” which is named after its then primary
export. What is the name of this island’s then primary export?
4. The earliest settlements date back to about 1500 BC, though
there's evidence of human habitation going back another thousand
years. Three known groups of Indians predated European arrival: the
Ciboneys, the Arawaks and the Caribs. In 1493, when Columbus
arrived, perhaps feeling the lack of female companionship on board
his vessel, called the islands Las Vírgenes. What is the name of
this group of islands capital city?
5. The early inhabitants of this island, The Carib Indians, called
the island Madinina, 'Island of Flowers'. This island continues to
use French currency and stamps and fly the French flag. However, in
recent years there have been increased rumblings for greater
internal autonomy and separatist groups continue to organize. In
2001, the 87-year-old poet, who had been a mayor on the island for
47 years, stepped down, though not from his position in the highest
ranks of postcolonial literature. What is the name of this island
and who is the poet, author, and playwright described in the text?
Always remember, take nothing but pictures. Leave nothing but
bubbles. Kill nothing but time.
Cache coordinates: N HAº
0G.DB W CFº
GA.EC0
A = Number of letters in the location of first U.S. Consulate
(Question 1)
B = Number of letters in the island’s name (Question 1)
C = Number of letters in the primary export (Question 3)
D = Number of letters in the island’s name plus 9 (Question 5)
E = Number of letters in marine mammal’s name(not the type of
mammal) (Question 2)
F = Number of letters in the capital city’s name minus 8 (Question
4)
G = Number of letters in Poet’s name minus 9 (Question 5)
H = Number of letters in series of island’s name minus 9 (Question
2, The word "and" in the answer should be "&" )
Congratulations to Beachbuddies and
Bisanabi as FTF!
Additional Hints
(Decrypt)
Ab uvagf arrqrq.
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