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TRI hard Mystery Cache

Hidden : 2/28/2015
Difficulty:
3 out of 5
Terrain:
1.5 out of 5

Size: Size:   micro (micro)

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Geocache Description:


I've spelled the cache name correctly. Spelling is important. TRI is the IATA code for the airport located here. And seeking a cache at the posted coordinates would be extremely hard! On the other hand, the puzzle is not all THAT hard.

Since it would be so hard to seek a cache at the posted coordinates, I've helpfully placed the actual cache elsewhere. The correct coordinates are N 36° 28.XXX W 082° 25.YYY. Note that the correct West coordinates contain the value 25, not the 24 of the posted coordinates.
To find XXX and YYY, I'm sending you on a highly exotic and potentially dangerous globe-hopping trip of thousands of miles. Here's the itinerary for your adventure:


The expedition begins in possibly the remotest spot on the journey, in the Solomon Islands in the southeast Pacific. Go to 9°09'59.2"S 161°03'59.9"E

Speaking of remote - how about a trip with a missionary to the deep jungles of Africa, in Gabon? Gabon is called "Africa's Eden." But just like in the original Eden, beware of the snakes. 1°16'59.5"S 10°37'00.1"E

Now to another jungle location. But this time the most dangerous jungle inhabitants are probably the cocaine cartels! 6°17'09.6"N 71°06'00.0"W

You've spent enough time in the jungle. Head straight to the comforts of a five star hotel in the "Paris of South America." 34°48'54.0"S 58°32'08.9"W

Your papers, please... Oh no! The Argentine authorities have extradited you back to Colombia again to face trumped up charges of drug trafficking there! Um, the charges ARE trumped up, aren't they? Back to 6°17'09.6"N 71°06'00.0"W

Somehow, you're able to escape detention in Colombia - was it a well-placed "donation" to the police benevolent society? But now, of all places, you're headed to Mozambique. I hope I don't have to point out to you that smuggling ivory and other exotic animal products is ILLEGAL and IMMORAL. Just sayin'. Enjoy your safari at 18°36'58.7"S 36°24'00.0"E

Finally, the virtual part of your journey concludes not too far from Sydney, Australia. That is, if your prior travels don't raise too many red flags at immigration. To conclude your trek, go to 32°36'10.4"S 151°11'51.6"E

Now you have what you need to find the cache, which is conveniently located back in northeast Tennessee.

Bring your own pen/pencil, and please be careful to avoid spoilers in your online log. By seeking this cache, the seeker assumes all risks associated with seeking the cache, which are hereby disclaimed by the cache owner.

Additional Hints (Decrypt)

Vs lbh trg fghpx fbyivat gur chmmyr, Mbbz Mbbz. Naq znc ivrj pna or zber urycshy guna fngryyvgr ivrj.

Decryption Key

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

(letter above equals below, and vice versa)