Solace East Geelong, Victoria, Australia
By
Larafolk on 27-Oct-23. Waypoint GC9ZMAN
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Logs
I came down to G Town after work to think about going for a 8.00pm swim for an event at Eastern Beach.I will see what the weather is like at the time as to whether or not I go in and get wet.Before hand I went for a walk along the forshore collecting some bollards and noticed this one on my map.An interesting place to sit and think and after reading the plaque I understood what it all meant.A nice out of the way spot to place a cache which was soon located and signed Thanks Larafolk TFTC.
Found by Mary and David at 10:45. Here in Geelong for an early CITO and a celebration Event afterwards. A short walk from the car park, and a quick find. Our thanks to Larafolk.
After this morning's CITO an event, I took the walk back to car via this cache. No problems once at GZ and I signed the log as the second visitor today.Thanks Larafolk...cache all good.
Didnt sign log because I didnt have a pen. Great hide. Thanks from Boxerdog Melbourne
Accurate coordinates led to a quick find of a very well designed and presented cache - it blended very well. The cache and contents were in good condition. Thanks for a good hide.
Took a day trip down to Geelong to pick up a few caches. Come by here from a quick find after a lovely walk along the water front. Just your classic geocache.
Driving around doing adlabs, caches and bonus caches in this beautiful park this afternoon. Off to dinner at Geelong wharf shortly. Tyftc!
It was a lovely day for a walk around the bay, taking in the views and the amazing bollards. Picked up this cache along the way. TFTC
We are down in Geelong for the night and decided to come along the foreshore to do some ad labs and picked up this traditional and also took a TB to move on to a new home. Thanks to Larafolk for maintaining this cache.
Day out with sassieold55, we had a great day and a perfect winters day as well, thanks for bringing us here and our thoughts were with those who have passed.
Nice spot, I appreciated it being away from the walking track. Lots of muggles around in this amazing weather!
What better way than to come for a drive on this gorgoeus afternoon and grab a cache and ad lab. Tftc
In all our travels we would not have even thought to travel to this location. (HaHa). In your dreams, these cachers do. [:(!] Thanks f
Devilor an awesome effort. ish 
Brilliant and Clever 
I like it 
Another one off the list 
TTBLNSL TFTC/TFTH/TFBUH - Lara Folk [^]
Devilor an awesome effort. ish Brilliant and Clever I like it Another one off the list TTBLNSL TFTC/TFTH/TFBUH - Lara Folk [^]Found by caughtatwork on 04/08/2024 at 9:19:00 AMA nice cache to find this morning. Picked this one up for the GeosportZ 2024 game.Took nothing, left nothing.Thanks for placing this geocache here for us to find today, for without those who like to hide geocaches, there would be nothing around for those who like to find geocaches.*Overall Experience: 3*GAFF1
Rated: for Overall Experience
With the others having a break at this cache's namesake, Al and I ducked over here for a nice quick find at 12:40 before returning for some munchies ourselves. TNLNSL, although our BYO pen geocoin had a visit to mark the occasion. Thanks Larafolk.**PS:** There was no sign of the *[Rocky Fish](https://coord.info/TB4J6KK)* trackable in the cache but I think the log of [17 June 2024](https://www.geocaching.com/live/log/TL1XB889K) explains why. C'mon peeps, if you pick up a trackable, take it into your inventory - it's not rocket science.
Found with Eudes at 12:40pm as our walking group took a half-time break at the phases of the moon. When we started the short walk to GZ it was bright and sunny, but not long after rejoining the group we were getting wet and decided to move on.thanks Larafolk
15:02We have always enjoyed visiting this part of Corio Bay, the wind prevented the complete feeling of solace, it was a bonus to find the cache quickly, we will return and spend more time at the memorial in the spring.A BIG thank you to the CO who placed this cache.37121
Ive been meeting to target this one for awhile. Today I had a spare hour and a fish trackable in my pocket that needed a new home. Windy and cold here today but theres a beautiful view from the GZ. Cache quickly found, log signed, trackable dropped and I was on my way. TFTC
)Had walked out here to complete an adlab and it was nice to find this good sized trad on the way. TFTC!
Stopped here at the recommendation of Suss vulture, who were staying with in Geelong at the moment. And Im so glad we did, its a beautiful spot for a very worthwhile monument.Quick find, log signed and replaced before we headed on down the hill for some more Ad Labbing. What a fine city this isthanks!
**Solace**A lovely memorial in an equally beautiful setting. Ill guess that too many people would drive past this spot without knowing its meaning. Thanks Larafolk for making us slow down and appreciate this memorial (and for placing the cache at a respectful distance).Cache on ??*Throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbour. Explore. Dream. Discover.* **Mark Twain**----------------------------------------------------------Are you ready for Victoria, Australias next big event?Join us for Victorias first ever *Block Party* to celebrate 25 years of geocaching.**When:** March 22 - 23, 2025**Where:** Hume Global Learning Centre, SunburyLog your will attend at [**GCAP417: The Sunbury Event** ](https://coord.info/GCAP417)Visit our [**Block Party website** ](https://geocachingvictoria.com.au/the-sunbury-event) for more details.
This was a bit a light relief during a day of total misunderstanding of directions!At a way point of the multi we were in the middle of doing, we met a muggle couple, who were quite keen to be involved. There is a story about what happened at the waypoint, but that will be in that log. The reason I mention it was because as we started our search for this one, there they were again, and they happily joined in again. I felt good that Ahomburg found the cache, showed we still had some skill on this team (Ahomburg, LetThemEatCache and myself)Thanks for the cache Larafolk
Found 25 May 2024 at 12:00:51PMAfter the nearby CITO, I cached the day away with Let Them Eat Cache and Snips & CO, starting with the caches nearby then moving further afield to end the day.After introducing some muggles to caching at the previous cache, they were walking their dog over the road so came over to help us with this one too.Many thanks to Larafolk for placing Solace for us all to find. TFTC----------------------------------------------------------Are you ready for Victorias next big event?Join us for Victorias first ever *Block Party* to celebrate 25 years of geocaching.**When:** March 22 - 23, 2025**Where:** Hume Global Learning Centre, SunburyLog your will attend at [**GCAP417: The Sunbury Event** ](https://coord.info/GCAP417) Visit our [**Block Party website** ](https://geocachingvictoria.com.au/the-sunbury-event) for more details on the exciting lineup of events and activities as they are released!
This was super easy in the dark without any muggles around.The view of the lights across the water was fantastic and the size of the container was also very pleasing!TFTC
Nice easy find after attending Puzzle in the park 2.0 this morning. Driven by this art work many times, not knowing that it was a memorial for road trauma. Thank you for bringing us here and informing us. TFTC!!
A quick find of a nicely presented and maintained cache container.Checked out the moons while here.Much easier to park up here than back towards Geelong's waterfront.And no muggles too which is always a bonus.Realised the significance of the attachment to the log book while logging this one.Thanks Larafolk.
My little soldier found their new home amongst the trees and in its ample barracks. Thanks again Larafolk for this night time tryst - told you Id do it. Find 58 (or is that MAG58??!!)
TFTC! 10 March 2024 11:12:22am 7572 thanks to Larafolk for the cache! A quick find on our way to do some tree fishing!
*Donut Free March #2*I've got a heap of zeros in the March calendar. Now I've got one less!Thanks heaps for the cache!
I was out here, running a cub scout activity at Eastern Beach. Made sure I swung by this new one before I went home.Its a beautiful sculpture. Had my eye on it late last year for a cache. Good claim.Surprisingly large container in great condition, thanks!
Out for an "ambitious" day of caching with my friend au.fait I think this cache was on her list. a quick find for us both.
A long planned trip away finally came to fruition as we headed off to Geelong after a gap of some years to catch up with caching friends.There is always a good variety of caches and hides to search for and Geelong itself is a pretty spot with lots of places to explore. Plenty of history and lovely scenery with the bay, riverside, open paddocks and bushland.We particularly enjoyed the many trails and riverside paths where Mrs SKI could give her new ebike a workoutA great time was had with lots of laughs and ribbing as we searched for the various caches and wondered what we might find next. We also had the chance to catch up with some great local cachers on a lovely evening out.Logs signed as SKI Pair, SP or RASP.Thank you for your efforts in creating and maintaining the cache Larafolk.**SKI Pair****
Met up with my lovely friend Tiz13 for an ambitious day of caching around Geelong and the Bellarine This wasnt on the list but made a quick grab as we went by TFTC Larafolk
Omegaman1971??Support Your Local Villain????Live - Laugh - Lurk?? First To Find: 150Sidetracked Cache Finds: 118In Geelong for a few days with caching friends, spreading smiles on the map. The weather was perfect, lots of laughs during the hunt. Successfully found this cache cheers for the hide!
Found on a typical Summer day with Roostaman and friends, on a a short trip to Vic. . Lots of travelling and caches as well. Thanks for the cache Larafolk, ***MrsRoosta***
. Lots of travelling and caches as well. Thanks for the cache Larafolk, ***MrsRoosta***Found on a short Vic trip with MrsRoosta. Another good sized cache after a lot of micros.Thanks for placing and maintaining this cachefor all of us to find, Larafolk, ***Roostaman***
Another good sized cache after a lot of micros.Thanks for placing and maintaining this cachefor all of us to find, Larafolk, ***Roostaman***What a fantastic day of geocaching around Geelong and the Bellarine Peninsula! The weather was perfect, and the landscapes were stunning. Our group ventured through a mix of urban areas, lush parks, and coastal paths in search of hidden caches.The camaraderie among our caching crew made the day even more enjoyable, with plenty of laughs and shared triumphs as we uncovered each cache. As the sun began to set, we gathered to celebrate our successes and swap stories from the day's adventures.Geocaching around Geelong and the Bellarine Peninsula was truly a memorable experience, and we can't wait to return for more caching adventures in the future!This is one of the caches found today. Thanks Larafolk for the cache.
Down for yet another visit from the Sydney suburbs, so after dropping off the geodaughter at her first day of work in 18 months since having her daughter, I thought Id have a quick drive around and see whats changed in this part of Geelong and maybe a cache or two. I pulled up on the lower road and walked up to the thicket to be greeted by an absolutely god awful pile of heaven only knows what, but was able to skirt around it to find the well hidden cache. Hopefully the nearby council workers will sort it out.TFTC
Nice easy find after walking around the caravan and camping show all day. Time for the long drive back to Hamilton. Tftc*Found with [Geooh GO](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.mobiltal.geoohGO)*
Traveling with little Miss cache around Geelong from SA! Love this cache! Great cache for the kids! TFTC
I love a good size cache container. There arent enough of them anymore. This is a good hide in a nice viewing spot. Thanks. A favorite from me
Took a small detour to visit the Solace art work today. It was surprisingly peaceful with eastern beach full.At GZ I had a look around, then spotted the obvious.Log signed and replaced as found.Thanks for the traditional cache LaraFolk #7,722
A nice find here this morning as we cache locally while enjoying the views and inspecting the interesting artwork nearby.Thanks Larafolk for the placement.
Nice spot and a chance to find a cache quite quickly.THanks for bringing me here Larafolk
A drizzly day out in Geelong to do some shopping and thought Id get some answers for a multi or two and spied this one. Quick park and grab. Cache fry and in good condition.Thanks for the cache Larafolk
A real cache whilst nearby, and a nice easy find before a quick stroll around the Botanical gardens. Nice one.After the rain in Melbourne yesterday, for our wedding anniversary, we were keen to stretch our legs, and horizons. I trip to Geelong was mooted, the train ride was cheap and nearby and the wee seaside town seemed to have some charm. IN addition its my birthday so a little amount of caching was factored in. We managed a few Virtuals, a 'few' Ad Lab stages based around bollards, quel surpris, and some other random others. Big thanks to all COs for their accommodating placements.
09:46What better way to kill time between Geelong's Annual Christmas kick-off event and lunch than caching with the birthday boy?This hide being close to where we had morning tea, we couldn't resist a visit to what ended up being a nice quick drive-by. Which in these most conditions is a good thing.Thanks, Larafolk. I spent a bit of time contemplating the structure while following the trail of bollards last year around this time.Love the container.#8041
Its Geocaching Geelong Christmas Events day as well as my Birthday. We have just had the first event around the corner and even though the weather is miserable everyone's spirits were high.Nirgalagrin and I after the Coffee event set off for a few caches while working our way toward the lunch event.With liquid sunshine falling we made the quick find here.Thank you Larafolk for the hide
Find # 13174In Geelong for the Christmas events.A couple months back I walked past this artwork and admired it. And was surprised there was no cache around it. Seeing this on the map today I just had to call in and make the find. Such an interesting area and concept. TFTC Larafolk
After attending the nearby event when swing past and claimed our find on this nearby cache. We were in the area last weekend but preoccupied with so today was the day. Glad we waited as December kicks off our caching mission to qualify for a challenge that requires 700 finds in summer. Ironically, the one thing not to be found here today was in fact summer!TFTC.
In Geelong today to attend some events. This weather makes geocaching a bit easier as there are less people out. Thanks Larafolk. Aquick find and great size container. Left some swaps.
