At the time this was set garyhoney was approaching his 140th
consecutive day's (successful) caching. He went on to eventually
complete an amazing 400 consecutive days! The above co-ordinates
are not for the cache but actually just by the Running Horses pub
where you can indulge in a celebratory pint. Food's pretty good
too.
Choice 1 - The Cipher
The co-ordinates for the cache are contained in this cipher
text:-
tfiiwnqxicojlgeohfkaqrsbxjxiyyvhpxohfaevpifxjoyjobainzxmktfidqxjxicqiuzxohfsedpifxj
You should assume N51 and W000.
Hints for the cache are contained in this cipher text:-
evsztemtwjwxhyddkafedpqilxeyyiih
I'm using the Vigenere cipher. Your task is to work out what key
I've employed! (Same key for both.) All the information to enable
you to do this is contained within this cache page. Clue: Heinz
varieties years ago.
Choice 2 - The Maze
Note: The below link leads to a web page on my
personal website containing a java applet (same as for my caches
Amazing Adventure - 01 to 04). For this to work you need to have
the java runtime environment (JRE) installed on your computer
(which it usually is by default). If you have any concerns about
running java applications on your computer then you should probably
stick with trying to solve the cipher.
Still with me? OK, go to:-
www.15ddv.me.uk/geo/aa/maze05-uax4km8fb.html
See the Instructions link to learn how to navigate the maze.
After teasing you for four puzzles, they're finally here - the
trolls! This time I can absolutely guarantee that Google will be no
help what-so-ever!! However, if you get stuck, scroll down for the
hint (on the above web page).
Either choice
The GPS signal is a little erratic, so you might want to collect
the hints, though you can probably manage without.
Not sure how difficult these will be to solve, so I may revise
the rating once I've had some feedback from the first few people to
solve them. What I am certain of is that it will take you quite
some time!
Please take your own writing implement as there is not one in
the cache. Room for small swappables and trackables.