This is the second AVC (Adamastor Virtual Cache) intended to
encourage others to explore the wonders of nature and to pursue
geocaching in areas where actual physical caches are considered
inadvisable. These would be environmentally sensitive areas largely
within most National Parks boundaries.
Adamastor, the Titan, whose brooding presence lies across the
Southern Cape Peninsula, speaks to those “… who come in search for
fleece of gold, within the limits of my dread domain.” (Luiz de
Camoes ~ Lusiadas)
The message here is that the Virtual Series, would avoid
physically disturbing any part of the environment and keep strictly
to existing paths. As will be seen, such restrictions need not
detract in any way from the magic, adventure and enjoyment that is
geocaching.
TO CLAIM THIS CACHE:
The coordinates listed at the top of this page are the ultimate
destination. You will need to check two intermediate locations on
the way. To claim this virtual cache, please answer the following
simple questions: (e-mail the answers to me, don't post them here
even if encrypted)
INTERMEDIATE #1.
A short distance from the nearest car park, you will come across
the site of an early working which at various times was run by John
Osmond, a builder known as the “King of Simonstown” and George
Smith, farmer. Would you say they and their workers were known as
“Limeys”? If so, why? Please enclose a photograph.
INTERMEDIATE #2.
Two-thirds of the way up, in terms of altitude, you will come
across a weapon of destruction which was never fired in anger.
Please give the exact location in Latitude and Longitude.
DESTINATION #3.
At the given location, you will find a man-made edifice with an
inscription. The first letter is “P “ and the last number is “5”.
Please give the letters and numbers in between. Enjoy view of the
secluded spa of the Goddess of Love.
- From Intermediate Point #2 there is only one way to the top. It
is not a well-used path but it’s definite. Be sure to return the
same way. However, from Intermediate #2, there is a pleasant easy
alternative way down starting at: E 018° 27.403 / S 34° 17.770
- On this occasion, only single readings were taken. A larger
“uncertainty factor” or EPE (Estimated Position Error) may
therefore prevail.