#microadventure - mum's necklace Parkville, Victoria, Australia
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º on 16-Sep-16. Waypoint GC6T45B
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Looked in three locations, high and low, found a username, that's about it - enjoyed our hike up, down and around - but had three disappointed kiddies we couldn't find what we needed to continue our adventure.
Did not find it where is it feels a bit sus do to a Clift next to a train station
Took the high road and the low road to the near whereabouts of this code, to no avail. Found what could have likely been as described but no matter how I looked at it, I couldn't see a code. This one has likely disappeared
Did you know Hanging Rock closes at 4pm?This was a fact discovered yesterday, circa 4:05pm.The whole thing shuts up shop.Nothing for kilometres, then gates - indisputably closed.Imagine if the Twelve Apostles took an afternoon nap.If Uluru clocked off early.If Kosciuszko had evening commitments.Searching for Miranda was presumably restricted to business hours.So I turned around and went to Parkville instead.The 2D codes are far more welcoming.That said, this one nor its duplicate are almost certainly not here.Not to worry.In case you're sans 2D code and still sufficiently curious, here's a hint:This one's on Mt Juliet.You can find a geocache there with these very straightforward steps:1. Walk to the top2. Pick a direction3. Walk for 161m4. Look for a containerSimple.Juliet need not control her visitors.The odd spiderweb strung across the path indicates I may be the only one for the day.And so today I followed the four-step procedure, signed the log, and went home.Of course, there's still the question of where the blame for all of the scratches on my legs, leeches on my ankles, and dirt rubbed into every pore of my skin (replacing the sweat that was keen to exit) falls.And for that, I suggest that if Hanging Rock was open, none of this would ever have happened.Thanks for the microadventure, .
We started this Microadventure many moons ago while in and around Royal park.
Having scanned the QR code and established the GZ it was put on the backburner pending further investigation and awaiting an appropriate time slot.
There was a moment that appeared and there was a reason given to visit the area so we made a plan and headed off to the locality.
My, that's a nasty hill and I don't think my legs appreciated it at all.
Due to the fact we had a late start the time frame for the walk was somewhat stretched and we made it out in the dark. Do we get a bonus point for that?
This also meant we had to leave a cache unvisited, but I guess that means we have to make another trip sometime in the future.
Altogether, we have to admit we had a fun time and we did fall over quite a few times during the descent.
TFTC
Having scanned the QR code and established the GZ it was put on the backburner pending further investigation and awaiting an appropriate time slot.
There was a moment that appeared and there was a reason given to visit the area so we made a plan and headed off to the locality.
My, that's a nasty hill and I don't think my legs appreciated it at all.
Due to the fact we had a late start the time frame for the walk was somewhat stretched and we made it out in the dark. Do we get a bonus point for that?
This also meant we had to leave a cache unvisited, but I guess that means we have to make another trip sometime in the future.
Altogether, we have to admit we had a fun time and we did fall over quite a few times during the descent.
TFTC
After failing at stage 1 -- which I really think is missing -- I got the coordinates from another finder. Then it was a fun bushwhack as expected, and the cache was in hand. Thank you for the great excuse for a hike!
Attending the event at Mt Juliet, I didn't know about this final because I was never able to get either QR code to work. But fortunately, a number of the event attendees had this final.
Today at the event, Roaming Howie was heading to this one via the WherIGo but SteMicMitSar was heading there directly so I travelled with him. He was too quick to find this one as I was still check the area out from the top of the rock. Roaming Howie was soon onsite to sign too.
Should have went back the same way, as I made it harder on myself using a different path.
Thanks for the cache º
Hunter
Today at the event, Roaming Howie was heading to this one via the WherIGo but SteMicMitSar was heading there directly so I travelled with him. He was too quick to find this one as I was still check the area out from the top of the rock. Roaming Howie was soon onsite to sign too.
Should have went back the same way, as I made it harder on myself using a different path.
Thanks for the cache º
Hunter
Part One
RoamingHowie and I had been wanting to attempt this mountain for some time. However, we were planning to wait for slightly warmer weather. When today’s event was published, our opportunity was brought forward – “as long as it’s not raining”.
The couple of weeks since, I have been researching, reading various logs and blogs from cachers and hiking groups. I was beginning to doubt my capabilities. I started coming up with excuses as to why we should delay our attempt until another (warmer, drier) day. I found a mountain (pardon the pun) of alternatives which would provide a pleasurable day of caching. But as decision time approached, decided to “go for it”. What’s the worst that can happen?
After waking up at stupid o’clock and a hearty breakfast, it was time to head out to the unknown. I was terribly anxious and apprehensive. Surely it’s just like catching a dragon, but 5 times over, and I managed that in thongs. I have climbed up Mt Bogong… How bad can this smaller but steeper hill be? I remember my failing knees at Mt Riddell, so made sure I was up to date with the latest knee strapping techniques – thanks YouTube!
We arrived at the parking location and as expected, were the first ones there. Last minute check of backpack contents, and we started our journey… 7:51am.
This isn’t so bad. We know it’s not going to be like this for long. In no time we had reached the trailhead. A quick drink and photo, and we formed the single file – RoamingHowie in front as web remover as we were obviously the first walkers for the day. Note: this time of year thankfully there was only one large one to contend with. Walkers behind us… You’re welcome
The time kept ticking on as the distance to the top decreased ever so slowly, and the terrain was, as anticipated, getting steeper and steeper. Our pace got slower and slower. My head was in a continual argument with itself. “Is it too late to turn around?” vs “C’mon girl, you got this!”.
Some of the ascending I was reduced to (now very muddy) hands and knees. One foot in front of the other, one hand and knee in front of the other, with only around 200m to go and very grubby fingernails, I had nothing left in the tank. I spotted evidence that two very greedy leeches had been contributing to the lack of blood pumping to my muscles.
I switched to the reserve tank, sucked on a glucose shot and summoned just enough energy to make it to the top. The rest of the attendees, including the event CO, had either only just passed us or arrived just after us, so our timing was very well guestimated – 4 hours!!
There was coffee and soup on offer at the top, but a banana and some delicious TimTams were just what the doctor ordered. It was lovely to catch up with everyone as the fog thickened up and the temperature seemed to drop significantly.
Knowing I was going to have possible knee issues on the descent, we made quick work of finding all the caches (except the TTC), strapping and bracing said knees and putting painkillers within easy reach at the front of my backpack.
Starting the descent, about 5 mins in, I started to feel some twinging in my left knee, so I adjusted my pace, keeping knees bent (again, thanks Google!), and began to tackle some of the steeper bits with an unorthodox slide-on-my-bum style. That worked quite well. Perhaps the titanium in my hips provided an internal toboggan-type glide?
I bumped into a handful of other hikers on the way down, who were still heading up. We exchanged pleasantries before heading in opposite directions. Apparently one of them was Brain, who I’d never met. Good luck on your next attempt, Brain!
At one point I heard a rustle in the bushes, about 40 metres to the right. At first I thought it was the lyrebird we’d heard on the way up, but I spotted a patch of blue and realised it was a person. “Are you ok?” I yelled out.
RoamingHowie and I had been wanting to attempt this mountain for some time. However, we were planning to wait for slightly warmer weather. When today’s event was published, our opportunity was brought forward – “as long as it’s not raining”.
The couple of weeks since, I have been researching, reading various logs and blogs from cachers and hiking groups. I was beginning to doubt my capabilities. I started coming up with excuses as to why we should delay our attempt until another (warmer, drier) day. I found a mountain (pardon the pun) of alternatives which would provide a pleasurable day of caching. But as decision time approached, decided to “go for it”. What’s the worst that can happen?
After waking up at stupid o’clock and a hearty breakfast, it was time to head out to the unknown. I was terribly anxious and apprehensive. Surely it’s just like catching a dragon, but 5 times over, and I managed that in thongs. I have climbed up Mt Bogong… How bad can this smaller but steeper hill be? I remember my failing knees at Mt Riddell, so made sure I was up to date with the latest knee strapping techniques – thanks YouTube!
We arrived at the parking location and as expected, were the first ones there. Last minute check of backpack contents, and we started our journey… 7:51am.
This isn’t so bad. We know it’s not going to be like this for long. In no time we had reached the trailhead. A quick drink and photo, and we formed the single file – RoamingHowie in front as web remover as we were obviously the first walkers for the day. Note: this time of year thankfully there was only one large one to contend with. Walkers behind us… You’re welcome
The time kept ticking on as the distance to the top decreased ever so slowly, and the terrain was, as anticipated, getting steeper and steeper. Our pace got slower and slower. My head was in a continual argument with itself. “Is it too late to turn around?” vs “C’mon girl, you got this!”.
Some of the ascending I was reduced to (now very muddy) hands and knees. One foot in front of the other, one hand and knee in front of the other, with only around 200m to go and very grubby fingernails, I had nothing left in the tank. I spotted evidence that two very greedy leeches had been contributing to the lack of blood pumping to my muscles.
I switched to the reserve tank, sucked on a glucose shot and summoned just enough energy to make it to the top. The rest of the attendees, including the event CO, had either only just passed us or arrived just after us, so our timing was very well guestimated – 4 hours!!
There was coffee and soup on offer at the top, but a banana and some delicious TimTams were just what the doctor ordered. It was lovely to catch up with everyone as the fog thickened up and the temperature seemed to drop significantly.
Knowing I was going to have possible knee issues on the descent, we made quick work of finding all the caches (except the TTC), strapping and bracing said knees and putting painkillers within easy reach at the front of my backpack.
Starting the descent, about 5 mins in, I started to feel some twinging in my left knee, so I adjusted my pace, keeping knees bent (again, thanks Google!), and began to tackle some of the steeper bits with an unorthodox slide-on-my-bum style. That worked quite well. Perhaps the titanium in my hips provided an internal toboggan-type glide?
I bumped into a handful of other hikers on the way down, who were still heading up. We exchanged pleasantries before heading in opposite directions. Apparently one of them was Brain, who I’d never met. Good luck on your next attempt, Brain!
At one point I heard a rustle in the bushes, about 40 metres to the right. At first I thought it was the lyrebird we’d heard on the way up, but I spotted a patch of blue and realised it was a person. “Are you ok?” I yelled out.
Part two
“I think I’ve lost the track” was the reply.
“Head towards my voice” I said.
Next minute 999Hunter appeared from the dense undergrowth. Phew! As an experienced cacher and hiker, I knew he wouldn’t have been in any danger of getting lost. He had gps and an excellent sense of which way was up/down/north/south. The track was sometimes a little sketchy and one could easily venture off the wrong way. Easy to see how some get lost and appear on the 6 o’clock news. We agreed the orange track markers should be placed a little higher and even made visible from a short way off track. Although the fog rolling in would’ve made it difficult to see them from any position.
But I digress… three hours after leaving the summit, we arrived at the GeoRanger. Muddy, cold, hungry, but most of all… PROUD. Proud and chuffed that despite the apprehension, the anxiety, the doubts, the deteriorating body, and associated pains, we made it. We are alive, and it’s not even dark yet! In fact, we made much better time on the return than we expected.
Two days later, I sit on my couch, writing this log, as my neighbour has just dropped off some homemade soup, and informs me she is defrosting some dinner for me. You see, this morning, I was barely able to walk. I have a case of acute DOMS and have needed the day off work. The pain will soon disappear, but the memories of “that day on Juliet” will remain forever.
Apologies for the cut’n’paste log but to me it was all about the day’s adventure, the opportunity to challenge myself, and the sense of achievement of reaching the peak, and returning alive… which were all part of the same story.
Thanks for bringing us here today by placing this cache, º
“I think I’ve lost the track” was the reply.
“Head towards my voice” I said.
Next minute 999Hunter appeared from the dense undergrowth. Phew! As an experienced cacher and hiker, I knew he wouldn’t have been in any danger of getting lost. He had gps and an excellent sense of which way was up/down/north/south. The track was sometimes a little sketchy and one could easily venture off the wrong way. Easy to see how some get lost and appear on the 6 o’clock news. We agreed the orange track markers should be placed a little higher and even made visible from a short way off track. Although the fog rolling in would’ve made it difficult to see them from any position.
But I digress… three hours after leaving the summit, we arrived at the GeoRanger. Muddy, cold, hungry, but most of all… PROUD. Proud and chuffed that despite the apprehension, the anxiety, the doubts, the deteriorating body, and associated pains, we made it. We are alive, and it’s not even dark yet! In fact, we made much better time on the return than we expected.
Two days later, I sit on my couch, writing this log, as my neighbour has just dropped off some homemade soup, and informs me she is defrosting some dinner for me. You see, this morning, I was barely able to walk. I have a case of acute DOMS and have needed the day off work. The pain will soon disappear, but the memories of “that day on Juliet” will remain forever.
Apologies for the cut’n’paste log but to me it was all about the day’s adventure, the opportunity to challenge myself, and the sense of achievement of reaching the peak, and returning alive… which were all part of the same story.
Thanks for bringing us here today by placing this cache, º
*Found on the 28 May 2022 @ 12:32 pm.*
*Cache find # 12867.*
Last time I was here I didn’t know that this one finished up on top of this hill, since then and it was a while ago , I visited the posted coordinates and scanned the code for the go coordinates.
Today while attending the event I headed over to this one with 999Hunter, once at GZ our search was a lot shorter than the previous hide and the log was signed.
I was great to finally cross this one off of the to do list.
**Thanks to º for placing this cache.**
*Cache find # 12867.*
Last time I was here I didn’t know that this one finished up on top of this hill, since then and it was a while ago , I visited the posted coordinates and scanned the code for the go coordinates.
Today while attending the event I headed over to this one with 999Hunter, once at GZ our search was a lot shorter than the previous hide and the log was signed.
I was great to finally cross this one off of the to do list.
**Thanks to º for placing this cache.**
What an epic day. This had been on the target list for a little while, but I hadn’t planned it so soon. Some serious discussion about alternatives for the day was had between OzHockeyChick and I, but in the end we decided to give it a go.
We set off early, expecting it to take some time to get to the top. A nice easy start for the first km. Slight inclines but nothing to worry about for the next couple. It was the last km where things got very interesting. A muddy trail heading up through the fog at a rapid rate. One step after another, one fallen tree after another, we finally climbed our way to the cairn!
We were joined by a small number of cachers and the CO brought the cuppa!
There was some business to attend to at the top, so while the fog rolled in and the temperature dropped, we kept moving and bush bashed to this cache. Taking the route via the whereigo, some familiar voices in 999Hunter and SteMicMitSar were heard on approach. They had found the cache just on arrival.
It was a faster journey back down, but that may be because some of it was spent sliding down on my backside! Returning to the car, the sense of accomplishment finally hit. So glad we had a go.
Thanks º for adding this cache to the worldwide collection for us all to find.
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Big things are continuing to happen! *Are you joining the fun again in 2022?*
[**THE**](https://www.geocaching.com/geocache/GC8EW40)
[**WHITTLESEA**](https://www.geocaching.com/geocache/GC8EW40)
[**EVENT 2022**](https://www.geocaching.com/geocache/GC8EW40)
19th / 20th November 2022 – GC8EW40 – Whittlesea – Victoria
We set off early, expecting it to take some time to get to the top. A nice easy start for the first km. Slight inclines but nothing to worry about for the next couple. It was the last km where things got very interesting. A muddy trail heading up through the fog at a rapid rate. One step after another, one fallen tree after another, we finally climbed our way to the cairn!
We were joined by a small number of cachers and the CO brought the cuppa!
There was some business to attend to at the top, so while the fog rolled in and the temperature dropped, we kept moving and bush bashed to this cache. Taking the route via the whereigo, some familiar voices in 999Hunter and SteMicMitSar were heard on approach. They had found the cache just on arrival.
It was a faster journey back down, but that may be because some of it was spent sliding down on my backside! Returning to the car, the sense of accomplishment finally hit. So glad we had a go.
Thanks º for adding this cache to the worldwide collection for us all to find.
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Big things are continuing to happen! *Are you joining the fun again in 2022?*
[**THE**](https://www.geocaching.com/geocache/GC8EW40)
[**WHITTLESEA**](https://www.geocaching.com/geocache/GC8EW40)
[**EVENT 2022**](https://www.geocaching.com/geocache/GC8EW40)
19th / 20th November 2022 – GC8EW40 – Whittlesea – Victoria
I had this cache saved on my phone but never thought I’d get out to find it. The universe found a way to put the area of GZ on my radar and after 2 failed attempts I made it to GZ on the 3rd. (Hindered by lockdowns and weather events)
I was very happy with the effort I made to reach GZ, helped by the trail running I’ve been doing this year.
At GZ it was a quick find and a beaut view with the sign n shining through the trees.
TFTC
I was very happy with the effort I made to reach GZ, helped by the trail running I’ve been doing this year.
At GZ it was a quick find and a beaut view with the sign n shining through the trees.
TFTC
Couldn't find primary QR Code. Backup couldn't scan, but got photo. Will convert on PC.
Hunter
Hunter
MontsII decided to go for a walk today. I suggested he continue on and get some caches for us while he was up there! Alas, his muggle friends were not that keen. Two had already left when he returned from finding this one! So it’s the only one he got today. But, he said it was a good spot, and only fell 7 times on the way down (he is old). Thanks for placing the cache º.
the trip up was the easy part
a nice little microadventure to stretch the legs, a treasure to reward the effort
the trip down was something different
somehow, but a large part due to my inanity, i lost the path
and soon ended up on a slope a hundred metres from siad path
getting back to the track was probably the toughest bit of walking i’ve ever done: dense undergrowth and blackberries and stinging nettles aplenty and oh did i mention i was only wearing a t-shirt and shorts
the next day i started counting my cuts
i got to a cool hundred on one arm before giving up
so lesson learnt: stick to the track
a nice little microadventure to stretch the legs, a treasure to reward the effort
the trip down was something different
somehow, but a large part due to my inanity, i lost the path
and soon ended up on a slope a hundred metres from siad path
getting back to the track was probably the toughest bit of walking i’ve ever done: dense undergrowth and blackberries and stinging nettles aplenty and oh did i mention i was only wearing a t-shirt and shorts
the next day i started counting my cuts
i got to a cool hundred on one arm before giving up
so lesson learnt: stick to the track
Find #1 up here, the cache is in OK condition, found with maybe 10mL water inside. The logbook is still in a plastic bag and dry.
Well with my body recovered from last weekends adventures Fleabag- asked if I wanted to climb another mountain and I said "Not Really". "Ok, I'll pick you up 5:45 Sunday morning". Pffff, who gets up that early on a Sunday.
Annoying the alarm went off and I couldn't believe is was already morning but at least it wasn't raining so off we went with plenty of drinks.
Driving towards the mountain it was seeming like a worse idea the closer we got and we parked the car at the parking coordinates and not surprisingly we were the only ones there.
With me being Mr Fitness because the longest walk I usually have is usually the 500m on totally flat foot paths to get my lunch some days. Fleabag- headed off before me because I knew he would make it up way before me and that way I didn't need to worry as much and could have more rests. (I know, a little selfish but you've gotta look after number one).
It started off ok and the cartridge eventually clicked over to 1 km to go. Unfortunately it is rounded down and it was still 1.99 km to go. As it got steeper and steeper it was even hard to have a rest because the steep hill put pressure on my already tired calf muscles.
At each large tree there was a flat spot to take a rest and eventually I was up into the clouds and not long after the summit.
With a short rest while working on another of the 4 projects we had at the top of this hill we headed off for this and got the objects in question and once again Fleabag- came up with the find after moving something and hearing a not normal sound for being in the bush.
The climb back down was not quite as bad as going up but once onto the flatter sections it ended up hurting more than going up. My butt only hit the deck once while doing a crouch slide on a section with absolutely nothing to hold on to. I had completed drinking my 2 bottles of water since I didn't want to take any more because the 1-pack on my stomach made me heavy enough already.
Eventually we could hear the traffic again and a few minutes later the beautiful sight of the car and I scoffed down a couple of iced doughnuts and a couple of pizza rolls since the one muffin and hash brown for breakfast really didn't provide enough energy for that trek and I was really hungry.
I still have the 1-pack but my calf muscles are looking a lot more muscular and for that I thank you. A great adventure but I don't want to head up there again any time soon.
A favourite from me.
Annoying the alarm went off and I couldn't believe is was already morning but at least it wasn't raining so off we went with plenty of drinks.
Driving towards the mountain it was seeming like a worse idea the closer we got and we parked the car at the parking coordinates and not surprisingly we were the only ones there.
With me being Mr Fitness because the longest walk I usually have is usually the 500m on totally flat foot paths to get my lunch some days. Fleabag- headed off before me because I knew he would make it up way before me and that way I didn't need to worry as much and could have more rests. (I know, a little selfish but you've gotta look after number one).
It started off ok and the cartridge eventually clicked over to 1 km to go. Unfortunately it is rounded down and it was still 1.99 km to go. As it got steeper and steeper it was even hard to have a rest because the steep hill put pressure on my already tired calf muscles.
At each large tree there was a flat spot to take a rest and eventually I was up into the clouds and not long after the summit.
With a short rest while working on another of the 4 projects we had at the top of this hill we headed off for this and got the objects in question and once again Fleabag- came up with the find after moving something and hearing a not normal sound for being in the bush.
The climb back down was not quite as bad as going up but once onto the flatter sections it ended up hurting more than going up. My butt only hit the deck once while doing a crouch slide on a section with absolutely nothing to hold on to. I had completed drinking my 2 bottles of water since I didn't want to take any more because the 1-pack on my stomach made me heavy enough already.
Eventually we could hear the traffic again and a few minutes later the beautiful sight of the car and I scoffed down a couple of iced doughnuts and a couple of pizza rolls since the one muffin and hash brown for breakfast really didn't provide enough energy for that trek and I was really hungry.
I still have the 1-pack but my calf muscles are looking a lot more muscular and for that I thank you. A great adventure but I don't want to head up there again any time soon.
A favourite from me.
Today's plan was an early start with Spiffy- to tackle a challenge at plus some others in the area. The climb up was a monster as we raced the clock for the challenge. We found the area matching the hint and a short search moving something and a noise was heard of a different object. Cleared some debres and the cache was exposed. Yay lots of unloved too!
Thanks to º for the placement and fun.
Thanks to º for the placement and fun.
WP1 found, it is still there. I have no car though, message me if you want to team up!
Couldn't find the QR to scan. PAF still no luck. Hope it hasn't gone missing. Will keep a watch on this cache.
Ah what can I say than that I really enjoyed this cache, or well at least the final section, I suppose this truly was a great micro adventure. We struggled, we slipped we continued on until we finally reached the top. Upon finding gz it took us quite a while to find the cache. That was until I saw what I needed and thought to myself wow that type of erosion is rare I wonder and there it was. Anyways thanks for the cache and the great microadventure.
*You don't have to be a hero to accomplish great things---to compete. You can just be an ordinary chap, sufficiently motivated to reach challenging goals.* -Sir Edmund Hillary
*You don't have to be a hero to accomplish great things---to compete. You can just be an ordinary chap, sufficiently motivated to reach challenging goals.* -Sir Edmund Hillary
I've visited a bunch of WP1s for these #microadventure multis over the past year between appointments in Melbourne's inner north. The GZ coordinates are all sitting on my gadget waiting for me to do something useful with them, but this is the first one for which the conditions have been right. By which I mainly mean that it's the first time I've convinced anyone (buhfuhguh, in this case) to accompany me!
GZ was shown on my map as being close to the end of a steep mountain track. The climb, once we finally set out, was rather challenging, not least due to the potential for slippage across many hundred of metres. I've written a little about this elsewhere but I can't possibly say where; I'll leave spoilers to others.
The search for the cache was a little protracted, which evoked a little anxiety as we were now racing the setting sun. Icy patches in the shade of trees reminded us just how cold things get up there. After a bit of a trudge through reeds and rocks a structure, perhaps several structures, consistent with the hint became obvious. But potential hiding places still seemed numerous. At this point I experienced a small physiological calamity such that I had to stop searching for a while. Thankfully buhfuhguh found the cache while I was indisposed but we gave ourselves little time for celebration; it was extrication time.
The descent was more than a little awkward. Much slipping and sliding didst occur. I always did prefer ascents to descents and this particular descent seemed to take a lifetime. buhfuhguh adopted a taboggan-style technique at several points while I favoured staying on my feet, something I achieved somewhat less than 100% of the time. Finally the gradient became friendlier, but even more slowly than my memory of the ascent led me to believe it would. Several million years later we found ourselves back at the highway, apparently uninjured but a little muddy.
Two women we met descending while we were ascending, who'd failed to reach the summit and asked for a ride when we got back down, had apparently run out of patience somewhere around nightfall. They were, unsurprisingly, nowhere to be seen in the parking bay. Upon regaining phone reception I was informed that the same women had informed police that the former occupants of my car could been have been stuck up the mountain! I initially laughed, but it was thoughtful of them.
Thanks again º ! I will endeavour to complete more of these microadventure multis soon!
GZ was shown on my map as being close to the end of a steep mountain track. The climb, once we finally set out, was rather challenging, not least due to the potential for slippage across many hundred of metres. I've written a little about this elsewhere but I can't possibly say where; I'll leave spoilers to others.
The search for the cache was a little protracted, which evoked a little anxiety as we were now racing the setting sun. Icy patches in the shade of trees reminded us just how cold things get up there. After a bit of a trudge through reeds and rocks a structure, perhaps several structures, consistent with the hint became obvious. But potential hiding places still seemed numerous. At this point I experienced a small physiological calamity such that I had to stop searching for a while. Thankfully buhfuhguh found the cache while I was indisposed but we gave ourselves little time for celebration; it was extrication time.
The descent was more than a little awkward. Much slipping and sliding didst occur. I always did prefer ascents to descents and this particular descent seemed to take a lifetime. buhfuhguh adopted a taboggan-style technique at several points while I favoured staying on my feet, something I achieved somewhat less than 100% of the time. Finally the gradient became friendlier, but even more slowly than my memory of the ascent led me to believe it would. Several million years later we found ourselves back at the highway, apparently uninjured but a little muddy.
Two women we met descending while we were ascending, who'd failed to reach the summit and asked for a ride when we got back down, had apparently run out of patience somewhere around nightfall. They were, unsurprisingly, nowhere to be seen in the parking bay. Upon regaining phone reception I was informed that the same women had informed police that the former occupants of my car could been have been stuck up the mountain! I initially laughed, but it was thoughtful of them.
Thanks again º ! I will endeavour to complete more of these microadventure multis soon!
Well this was a bit disappointing...
I knew I would have one day free in Melbourne, so before flying over I checked the map for any D/T combos that I need.
This was the only one that came up.
Read the description and thought "awesome, a little hiking adventure!"
So I packed my hiking gear, flew to Melbourne, did a little one hour warm-up hike from downtown and quickly found the first stage.
Scanned the qr code (needed to turn roaming on for it to work) and then realised the final is no where near walking distance. (unless I had a tent maybe).
So, I walked back to the hotel. Luckily I found a few Earth caches on the way back, so I can still claim a first find in Australia.
I knew I would have one day free in Melbourne, so before flying over I checked the map for any D/T combos that I need.
This was the only one that came up.
Read the description and thought "awesome, a little hiking adventure!"
So I packed my hiking gear, flew to Melbourne, did a little one hour warm-up hike from downtown and quickly found the first stage.
Scanned the qr code (needed to turn roaming on for it to work) and then realised the final is no where near walking distance. (unless I had a tent maybe).
So, I walked back to the hotel. Luckily I found a few Earth caches on the way back, so I can still claim a first find in Australia.
As the cache page proclaims, "It is an easy multi-cache because there is just one more stage after stage one and that's already the cache. See - multis aren't that hard!"
Gotta agree with that. I actually finished this cache quite inadvertently, when I came across WP1 while I was in town on another adventure, and today I happened to be near GZ doing another wherigo when I realized this one was close by.
Obrigado do Pacman.
Gotta agree with that. I actually finished this cache quite inadvertently, when I came across WP1 while I was in town on another adventure, and today I happened to be near GZ doing another wherigo when I realized this one was close by.
Obrigado do Pacman.
This can be completed in an afternoon - not sure about the easily done part however.
#308 - 12.50pm
I confess to eyeing this off from a distance from the moment it was released. However, I was too preoccupied with other missions to consider going for it at the time.
But the opportunity came one evening as I was returning from signing off on the Multicache Monthly Challenge. I ventured to WP1 in the evening twilight. It took me multiple efforts to find my way. Then, on actually reaching the target destination, I fell for an old replica... no wonder I couldn't find what I was looking for - again!! But after being ready to give up, I took a deep breath and wandered straight into the find.
So thus I received the REAL mission.
Hmmm...
Sounded interesting.
And a FTF was still on offer...
It got the cogs in my brain ticking over...
I made plans but weather and my schedule conspired to keep me at bay. The Bananas aren't afraid of crazy weather and so they soon picked up the FTF - a big congrats to them!
I shared my plan with the ever supportive Mrs Welder. She told me I was TOTALLY BANANAS!!
I replied that I couldn't be Bananas... since the Bananas had already completed the mission!! Hehehe.
She wasn't amused!
Well, the day for the mission came. I naturally came in the world's most comfy hiking shoes - bought for my first #microadventure and which have proven to be my best investment of the year! Totally smashed out the adventure with ahomburg. A sensational day that I'll remember for a long time.
It was very satisfying to make this find, and see the typically astute Banana observation in the log. I was then taught a very important geo-lesson: never, ever say 'no' to a sticker!!
Thanks °, for inviting me to stretch my boundaries again. I had never hiked until you set me on my first #microadventure just a few months ago. Now, I doing things like this and can't get enough, lol. This mission was so much fun I was buzzing for days afterwards. I might even be crazy enough to come back just for kicks!!
And it reminds me that I really do need to check out the other #microadventures, they are awesome!
I confess to eyeing this off from a distance from the moment it was released. However, I was too preoccupied with other missions to consider going for it at the time.
But the opportunity came one evening as I was returning from signing off on the Multicache Monthly Challenge. I ventured to WP1 in the evening twilight. It took me multiple efforts to find my way. Then, on actually reaching the target destination, I fell for an old replica... no wonder I couldn't find what I was looking for - again!! But after being ready to give up, I took a deep breath and wandered straight into the find.
So thus I received the REAL mission.
Hmmm...
Sounded interesting.
And a FTF was still on offer...
It got the cogs in my brain ticking over...
I made plans but weather and my schedule conspired to keep me at bay. The Bananas aren't afraid of crazy weather and so they soon picked up the FTF - a big congrats to them!
I shared my plan with the ever supportive Mrs Welder. She told me I was TOTALLY BANANAS!!
I replied that I couldn't be Bananas... since the Bananas had already completed the mission!! Hehehe.
She wasn't amused!
Well, the day for the mission came. I naturally came in the world's most comfy hiking shoes - bought for my first #microadventure and which have proven to be my best investment of the year! Totally smashed out the adventure with ahomburg. A sensational day that I'll remember for a long time.
It was very satisfying to make this find, and see the typically astute Banana observation in the log. I was then taught a very important geo-lesson: never, ever say 'no' to a sticker!!
Thanks °, for inviting me to stretch my boundaries again. I had never hiked until you set me on my first #microadventure just a few months ago. Now, I doing things like this and can't get enough, lol. This mission was so much fun I was buzzing for days afterwards. I might even be crazy enough to come back just for kicks!!
And it reminds me that I really do need to check out the other #microadventures, they are awesome!
**Date: 8 October 2016
Time: 12:52 PM
Find #8024**
Really glad a start was made on this one during the week, saved a whole lot of heartache.
Continuing along with The Welder from our other #microadventure nearby, our way was made towards GZ on the non existant track, occasionally finding small patches of ground we could actually put one foot in front of another. Finally I spied something that looked like a good spot for a cache. There it was soon enough.
**Thanks to º for the cache. TNLN**
*Big things are happening! Are you joining the fun?*
[THE SURF COAST](http://www.geocaching.com/geocache/GC65688)
[EVENT](http://www.geocaching.com/geocache/GC65688)
[2016](http://www.geocaching.com/geocache/GC65688)
*12th / 13th November 2016 - GC65688 - Anglesea - Great Ocean Road - Victoria*
Time: 12:52 PM
Find #8024**
Really glad a start was made on this one during the week, saved a whole lot of heartache.
Continuing along with The Welder from our other #microadventure nearby, our way was made towards GZ on the non existant track, occasionally finding small patches of ground we could actually put one foot in front of another. Finally I spied something that looked like a good spot for a cache. There it was soon enough.
**Thanks to º for the cache. TNLN**
*Big things are happening! Are you joining the fun?*
[THE SURF COAST](http://www.geocaching.com/geocache/GC65688)
[EVENT](http://www.geocaching.com/geocache/GC65688)
[2016](http://www.geocaching.com/geocache/GC65688)
*12th / 13th November 2016 - GC65688 - Anglesea - Great Ocean Road - Victoria*
Went on a small adventure just to find the first part of this cache. We came from the zoo and found us on the wrong side of the tracks, when we got to the other side we were still so close yet so far. Then I realised my phone camara was broken so I had to take a photo with my daughters iPod and extract the cords at home. Now to organize a nice day trip soon.
If the bananas were good at this game they would not have taken on the mountain 5 times this year for really only 2 rewards.
But it is not a long walk.
The distance from the gate to the top took under 41 minutes. But it is difficult going particularly on the steep bit.
And another thing.
Why are leach bites just a little smaller than a five cent piece. When they attach they are only about the size of small string that can barely be seen but once they are fed they are the size of a pencil. And after they are gone their bite really hurts and itches.
The bananas travel really fast and this is only the second time they have been tagged after a night climbing event where another blood sucker gorged on our neck. And that one also hurt.
So while we checked out that this had been signed it was decided to travel by day rather than in blood sucking ideal conditions previously experienced earlier this week.
This treasure is now complete with the paperwork verified with all that is required to heal from that nasty bite.
And another thing.
There was a strong Northerly blowing and 5 trees had fallen across the highway to get here. Road workers cleared them all. But while climbing a huge tree cracked and fell only meters from the path we took. It cleared a huge area. They do fall slowly in the saturated ground.
And yes
When they fall these monsters do make a great deal of noise. It was something a little special to witness. A good reason why being outside is so worthy.
Thanks.
But it is not a long walk.
The distance from the gate to the top took under 41 minutes. But it is difficult going particularly on the steep bit.
And another thing.
Why are leach bites just a little smaller than a five cent piece. When they attach they are only about the size of small string that can barely be seen but once they are fed they are the size of a pencil. And after they are gone their bite really hurts and itches.
The bananas travel really fast and this is only the second time they have been tagged after a night climbing event where another blood sucker gorged on our neck. And that one also hurt.
So while we checked out that this had been signed it was decided to travel by day rather than in blood sucking ideal conditions previously experienced earlier this week.
This treasure is now complete with the paperwork verified with all that is required to heal from that nasty bite.
And another thing.
There was a strong Northerly blowing and 5 trees had fallen across the highway to get here. Road workers cleared them all. But while climbing a huge tree cracked and fell only meters from the path we took. It cleared a huge area. They do fall slowly in the saturated ground.
And yes
When they fall these monsters do make a great deal of noise. It was something a little special to witness. A good reason why being outside is so worthy.
Thanks.
Not sure the bananas signed this.
After being scared by deer.
Chased by kangaroos
Climbing a slippery muddy creek.
Ascending cliffs
Becoming waterlogged.
Experiencing snow.
Flattening batteries
And pens that wouldn't work.
In heavy rain, fog and darkness.
For several hours.
We are just not sure.
But it is a lovely stroll. With all those tracks left by the bananas.
After being scared by deer.
Chased by kangaroos
Climbing a slippery muddy creek.
Ascending cliffs
Becoming waterlogged.
Experiencing snow.
Flattening batteries
And pens that wouldn't work.
In heavy rain, fog and darkness.
For several hours.
We are just not sure.
But it is a lovely stroll. With all those tracks left by the bananas.
