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Puella Arbore Mystery Cache

Hidden : 2/15/2011
Difficulty:
3 out of 5
Terrain:
4 out of 5

Size: Size:   small (small)

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Geocache Description:


 
This cache is my tribute to GC22PHK Girl in a Tree, the first cache that I've found, and the one that started my obsession. This puzzle is quite simple, however it may take some time to notice the pattern. Finding the common name of each tree will get you started.

Work your way through the puzzle until you have the name of a girl at the top of the tree. Googling her name will reveal a girl of times past, who is at the top of her own prestigious tree. I would have liked to have been able to use all six letters as is, but a tiny bit of manipulation will be required, so move only the final letter just one spot along the alphabet. Converting letters to numbers, treat the edited name as E2S3E1S2E3S1, and the cache will be found at s37 47.S1S2S3 e144 56.E1E2E3. Geocheck your solution just to make sure you've done it right.

 
           
  • Acacia brachystachya
  • Larix himalaica
  • Acer spicatum
  • Dendrobium anosmum
  • Betula pendula
  • Acacia ligulata
  • Eucryphia lucida
  • Cercis canadensis
  • Ximenia roigii
  • Conium maculatum
  • Sambucus nigra
  • Rosa canina
  • Bursera microphylla
  • Pinus resinosa
  • Alnus acuminata
  • Prunus virginiana
  • Quercus lyrata
  • Acer rubrum
  • Picea abies
  • Dendrobium unicum
  • Acer saccharinum
  • Millettia pinnata
  • Acer platanoides
  • Salix caprea
  • Prunus armeniaca
  • Sloanea australis
  • Persea americana
  • Pinus contorta
  • Acacia tortilis
  • Eucalyptus ovata

The terrain rating reflects the climb, it's a bit higher up than Girl in a Tree. You'll need to be able to pull yourself up some branches, rather than just ladder up the branches. If you know you won't be able to handle it, pass on the smiley, or bring someone along who can!

Additional Hints (No hints available.)