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Assume Nothing IOM #6 (Gorse!) Traditional Geocache

Difficulty:
5 out of 5
Terrain:
1 out of 5

Size: Size:   micro (micro)

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Geocache Description:

Another challenging hide for the connoisseur, this time in a beautiful location with fantastic views. So don't complain too much if you can't find the cache! It's an easy stroll from the road, and should be accessible in any weather without the need for special footwear.

Intrigued by all the hoo-ha surrounding a cache in Florida (GC17T7C, by LionsLair), I got in touch with the cache owner and asked about the hiding technique.

I then attempted to duplicate the hide (although I don't think that gorse was involved in the original).

I hope there won't be the unpleasant e-mails ...

It's a bit of a difficult one to locate even though there's nothing complicated about it. If you don't have much patience: stay away! I should point out that I didn't create or improve the hiding place in any way, and used no tools to place the cache (and you won't need any, nor do you need to take anything apart).

Note that you should be able to avoid getting scratched, and that GPS signal was excellent when I hid the container; and the coordinates have been confirmed as spot-on after many visits. You won't need to leave the good path (note the terrain rating), and a small child would be able to reach the cache without assistance or peril.
There was room for a log book and pencil in the cache, which is about average-sized for a micro.

Warning: don't poke around in the mudbank as bees nest there! Please replace exactly as found. It was just about visible last time I left it, but reinstatement might take a few minutes. There should be no sign of a search afterwards.

Additional Hints (Decrypt)

Abg va n tbefr ohfu

Decryption Key

A|B|C|D|E|F|G|H|I|J|K|L|M
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N|O|P|Q|R|S|T|U|V|W|X|Y|Z

(letter above equals below, and vice versa)