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The first ( hamster cache ) in Wales Traditional Geocache

This cache has been archived.

The Blorenges: We've decided to archive this one. If we receive divine inspiration we may create "The second (hamster cache) in Wales" sometime. Or maybe hamster caching has had its day...

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Hidden : 11/22/2008
Difficulty:
2 out of 5
Terrain:
2 out of 5

Size: Size:   regular (regular)

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Geocache Description:

Mostly level, stoney/gravel path, one kissing gate, one field gate, but requires a scramble up a grassy bank for the last 20ft. Dogs allowed, but livestock may be in the field. Bring your binoculars, there are lots of birds to be seen and good views across the river.

I have recently been researching the History of Hamstercaching and I was surprised to discover that there are no hamstercaches in Wales - Nor in UK, as far as I can see. It's time for a Hamstercaching revival!

Please note: There is a hamster in this cache. He's living in this cache permanently. He is a hermit hamster.
I captured this wild Welsh hamster roaming over the heathland of the Blorenge. I've named him "Welsh Wishes" as a tribute to the first ever CacheHamster, mentioned in the forum thread below, who has long since gone to The Great Wheel in the Sky. He's had 3 months of intensive one-to-one training with David Blaine which have enabled him to acquire the meditative powers of concentration required to sit in a plastic box for days on end with no sustenance or mental stimulation beyond the quiet contemplation of his own navel. However, he's happy to have quiet interaction with passing cachers, as long as he's returned to his home afterwards. Perhaps you could give him some fresh air and take a photo of him? This will reassure us that he's coping well in his new environment. Please be discreet when searching and logging - You may be observed by the birdwatchers in hides half a mile away to the east!

Cache contents: Stickers, some geocoins, Hamstercaching leaflets, clip-on LED torch/stopwatch, Blorenge orange... and a hamster.

Please explain to any young children that, no, they can't take the hamster home to play!

Where Hamstercaching started.

Further discussion regarding the development of HamsterCaching

More HamsterCaching discussion with pictures (not for the faint-hearted)

The Offical HamsterCaching forum

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