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Barbapapa: Spet na sporedu! Letterbox Hybrid

Hidden : 7/17/2020
Difficulty:
3.5 out of 5
Terrain:
3 out of 5

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Barbapapa: Spet na sporedu!


Če ste bili v 70-ih majhni, ste prav gotovo gledali risanko Barbapapa. Le kdo se ne bi spomnil simpatičnih zavaljenčkov, ki so znali s spreminjanjem svoje oblike rešiti vsak problem. Zdaj je risanka že zdavnaj utonila v pozabo, a če jih kje zagledamo, se nam spomini vrnejo v tista naša mlada leta in preplavi nas nostalgija. Verjamem pa, da bi bila tudi tistim danes majhnim, prav zanimiva.

Barbapapa je otroška slikanica iz leta 1970, napisala pa sta jo francosko-ameriški par Annette Tison in Talus Taylor, ki sta živela v Parizu, v Franciji.

Barbapapa je glavni junak, prav tako je to tudi ime vseh njegove vrste. Prva knjiga je napisana v francoskem jeziku, potem pa prevedena v 30 tujih jezikov.

»Barbe e papa« pomeni v francoščini sladkorna pena.

Glavni junaki knjige so družina Barbapapa, ki so najbolj poznani po njihovi zmožnosti spreminjanja oblike, kadar to želijo. V njihovi osnovni obliki so zelo enostavni, z izrazito glavo in rokami, toda brez nog. Barbapapa samci imajo bolj izrazite zadnjice, medtem ko je nežnejši spol bolj vitke oblike. Vsak barbapapa lahko preide v katerokoli obliko, kadar to želi, vendar ostajajo razpoznavni , saj vedno ohranijo svoj obraz in njihovo značilno barvo.

Kot že rečeno je osnovna oblika Barbapapa samec rozaste barve in enostavne oblike, ki spominja na sadež papaje. Ponesreči naleti na človeški svet in se želi vanj vključiti, kar pa sploh ni enostavno. Spreminjanje oblike spremlja z rekom »Clickety click - Barba trik« ali povzeto po slovenski risanki »hip, hip, hip - strašni trik«. Po mnogih dogodivščinah sreča predstavnico ženske vrste, ki je črna in manj enostavne oblike - Barbamamo. Skupaj imata sedem otrok, štiri sinove in tri hčere. Barbabravo, rdeče barve je ljubitelj športa, Barbabright, modre barve, je znanstvenik, Barbazoo, je rumen in obožuje naravo in Barbabeau, črn kosmatinko, je slikar. Punce so bolj mamine oblike in so Barbalala, zelena glasbenica, Barbabelle vijolična lepotna kraljica in Barbalib oranžna intelektualka. Vsak od njih je vešč na svojem področju, zna pa spremeniti obliko, kadar si to želi. Na dogodivščinah pa jih spremlja psička Lolita. Epizode so bile dolge okrog 5 minut, eno si lahko ogledate v angleščini s klikom na to povezavo.

Toda ojoj. Tudi Barbapape imajo kdaj težave in tukaj nastopite vi. Barbapapa je izgubil nekaj članov svoje družine. Upam, da mu želite pomagati. Sicer vam bo vzelo nekaj časa, a vse bo poplačano z veseljem Barbapapine družine, ko bodo spet vsi skupaj. Pohiti!

Barbapapina družina te bo danes zabavala, poučevala in videl boš, prav sladko ti bo!


Letterbox


Koordinate tega letterboxa vas pripeljejo k prvemu izgubljenemu članu Barbapapine družine. Če želite najti končno lokacijo, boste morali najprej najti vse 4 izgubljene člane:

1. Barbabravo

Sem Barbabravo rdeče barve in se rad ukvarjam s športom. Pri meni dobiš številko C, ki jo potrebuješ za najdbo končne lokacije letterboxa.

2. Barbalala

Sem Barbalala zelene barve in se rada ukvarjam z glasbo. Pri meni dobiš številko D, ki jo potrebuješ za najdbo končne lokacije letterboxa. Če si nalogo pravilno rešil, bi moral dobiti številko, katere vsota števk znaša 9.

3. Barbazoo

Sem Barbazoo rumene barve in obožujem naravo. Pri meni dobiš številko B, ki jo potrebuješ za najdbo končne lokacije letterboxa. Če si nalogo pravilno rešil, bi moral dobiti številko, katere vsota števk znaša 10.

4. Barbabright

Sem Barbabright modre barve in sem znanstvenik. Pri meni dobiš številko A, ki jo potrebuješ za najdbo končne lokacije letterboxa. Če si nalogo pravilno rešil, bi moral dobiti številko, katere vsota števk znaša 21. V pomoč ti še prišepnem, da se moja sestavljanka zloži v kvadrat.

Čeprav najti teh nagajivčkov ne bo težko, pa z vami ne bodo odšli zlahka. Vsak ima za vas prav poseben izziv. Če rešite vse, boste lahko odkrili Barbapapino domovanje in jih tako vse uspešno pripeljali domov.

Da najdete končne koordinate tega letterboxa torej najprej najdite vse pogrešane člane Barbapapine družine in rešite njihove naloge. Tako boste dobili koordinate domovanja Barbapap po spodnjem izračunu:

N 45°36.XXX' E 14° 53.YYY'

XXX = (A/C) + (B/2) + 45

YYY = B – (2*C) – D – 3

Izračunane koordinate zaklada lahko preverite v geocheckerju:

Ko najdete končno lokacijo vas čaka le še manjša naloga na terenu. Za vstop v njihovo domovanje potrebujete magnet.

Predlagamo, da se na zakladek odpravite od parkirišča s kolesom, saj nudi lep izlet v naravo, ki vas popelje tudi mimo večih adrenalinskih prog za gorsko kolesarjenje. Pot nudi tudi prijeten sprehod po večinoma ravnem terenu, nekatere dele poti po makadamu pa je možno opraviti tudi z avtom. Pot ni krožna in vam bo v primeru, da se na njo odpravljate peš ali s kolesom vzela par ur časa. Na poti je tudi koča, ki obratuje vsak dan med 10. uro zjutraj in 11. uro zvečer.

Prosimo, da štampiljke in črnilne blazinice iz končnega zaklada ne odnašate, saj sta del letterboxa.


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Barbapapa: Back on the air!


If you watched cartoons in the 70s then you have probably seen Barbapapa. Who could forget these adorable creatures that knew how to solve any problem with their ability to shapeshift. Now the cartoon has long been forgotten but if we do manage to see them anywhere, we are returned to our childhood years in an instant. But I believe that even today’s children would find them very enjoyable to watch.

Barbapapa is a 1970 children's picture book by the French-American couple Annette Tison and Talus Taylor, who lived in Paris, France. Barbapapa is both the title character and the name of his "species". The book was the first of a series of children's books originally written in French and later translated into over 30 languages.

Barbe à papa – literally "Daddy's beard" – is French for cotton candy or candy floss.

The main characters in the books are the Barbapapa family, who are most notable for their ability to shapeshift at will. In their native form, Barbapapas are blob-shaped, with a distinct head and arms, but no legs. Male Barbapapas have rounder bottoms, whereas female Barbapapas have a more slender form. Each Barbapapa can adopt any form they choose, but they remain easily identifiable by always retaining their faces and their distinctive color.

Barbapapa himself is a generally papaya-shaped, pink shape-shifting blob-like creature who stumbles upon the human world and tries to fit in. The shapeshifting is usually accompanied by the saying "Clickety Click—Barba Trick", or in the 1970s British dub "All Change!"

After various adventures, Barbapapa comes across a female of his species (more shapely, and black-coloured), named Barbamama. They produce seven children: Four sons: Barbabravo, a sports fan (red), Barbabright, a scientist (blue), Barbazoo, a nature enthusiast (yellow) and Barbabeau, a painter (black and furry), as well as three daughters: Barbalala, a musician (green), Barbabelle, a beauty queen (purple), and Barbalib, an intellectual (orange). The episodes were about 5 minutes long and you can watch one that is available on youtube by clicking this link.

But oh no! Even Barbapapa sometimes have trouble and that is where you come in. Barbapapa lost some of his family members. I hope you are willing to lend him a hand. It is gonna take some time but all of it will be repaid by the joy you will bring by reuniting the Barbapapa family. So, hurry!

Today the Barbapapa family will entertain you, teach you and you will see you’ll have a jolly good time!


Letterbox


The coordinates of this letterbox will take you to the recommended parking area. If you want to find the final location, you will first have to find the 4 lost Barbapapa family members:

1. Barbabravo

I'm Barbabravo, a red sport enthusiast. I'll provide you with the number C.

2. Barbalala

I'm Barbalala, a green girl that loves music! I'll provide you with the number D. The sum of its digits equals 9.

3. Barbazoo

I'm Barbazoo, a yellow nature lover. I'll provide you with the number B. The sum of its digits equals 10.

4. Barbabright

I'm Barbabright, a blue scientist. I'll provide you with the number A. The sum of its digits equals 21 and the puzzle fits together in the shape of a square.

Even though finding these rascals will not be hard, they won’t come with you easily. Each of them has a very special task for you. If you solve them all, you will be able to find the Barbapapa family home and will be able to bring them all back.

So, to find the final coordinates you must first find all of the missing Barbapapa family members and solve their tasks. That is how you will be able to calculate the coordinates of the Barbapapa home:

N 45°36.XXX' E 14° 53.YYY'

XXX = (A/C) + (B/2) + 45

YYY = B – (2*C) – D – 3

You can check your coordinates in the geochecker:

When you find the final location, you will be greeted with one last small field puzzle task that will gain you entry into their residence. You will require a magnet to be granted access into their home.

We recommend parking your car at the recommended parking area and cycling through all of the stages and to the final. The path is a great walking or cycling destination. You will find areas specifically designed for mountain biking that offer a great adrenaline experience. Finding this cache on foot or by bike will take a few hours of your time. Along the path you will also find a cabin that is open every day from 10 a.m. to 11 p.m.

Please do not remove the stamp and ink pad from the final cache since they are part of the letterbox.

All of the waypoints, hints and tasks in the stages are translated into English, therefore you can solve this letterbox even if you are not a native speaker.

Additional Hints (Decrypt)

[1. stopnja/Stage 1:] An qerirfh žqvz, fr gibwr qehžor žr irfryvz. | Hc uvtu va gur gerr, V njnvg lbh jvgu tyrr.

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)