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Mapou (Ex)Railway Station Traditional Cache

Hidden : 9/29/2010
Difficulty:
1.5 out of 5
Terrain:
1.5 out of 5

Size: Size:   large (large)

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Geocache Description:


Latest news (August 10, 2011):

If you happen to arrive here during lunch time (when the office is closed), please knock at the door!
The officials will open for you - there is no need to wait or even leave the place.
This only applies to Geocachers!

Thanks a lot to the Postmaster at Mapou for giving us permission to tell you.


PLEASE do NOT take photos INSIDE - it is forbidden by the officials!
PLEASE do NOT attract attention!


Important note: This Cache is accessible at the following hours only:

Monday to Friday: 8.15 a.m to 11.15 a.m, 12.00 a.m to 4.00 p.m

Saturday: 8.15 a.m to 11.45 a.m

Sunday and Public Holiday: closed

For a period of 100 years, there had been a railway system in Mauritius. Most tracks have been removed a long time ago. The coordinates of our cache lead you to the former railway station of Mapou. From here, trains were running to Port Louis and Curepipe. The building is quite small. If you walk around it, you will actually walk on the former platform from where people entered the trains. Opposite to the platform you will see a lost place like building. It also belonged to the railway station. Between these two buildings, the trains were running. You can easily imagine the tracks. Not far from here (see additional waypoint), you will see the former watertank. A noticeboard here declares that the station is earmarked as the site for a future national railway museum. Some construction work has already begun.

They have missed the last train

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Now, one of the two mentioned buildings serves as an office. It is quite a small office. Only one or two personnel work in the office. Apparently, their work is not related to railways. Only elderly Mauritian residents might remember the former purpose of this building. Our cache box has been placed inside the office. Just step in, look around and you cannot miss our large box. Of course, the staff is aware of the cache. They will not disturbe you - and we are sure, in turn you will not disturbe them. Since this is an office, our cache is only available during their office hours (see above). This is a secure place. You can park your car right in front of the office.

Have fun!
Percy D. and Percy's Friend

Additional Hints (Decrypt)

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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)