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"Ilha Da Armona" Explorer [ Armona ] Multi-Cache

Hidden : 8/17/2010
Difficulty:
3.5 out of 5
Terrain:
3 out of 5

Size: Size:   small (small)

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Geocache Description:

Armona Island Explorer is a fun trek across one of the most beautiful islands of Southern Europe. The walk is just under 5 km, and can only be done by foot as no other means of transport are available/permitted on the island!

Ilha da Armona is a small island located in the Ria Formosa National Park area, and can be reached by 15-minute ferry ride or 5 minute water-taxi ride from the fisherman city of Olhão.

The island is approximately 9 km long by 0.1-1km wide, and is the home to many beach houses, making it a popular destination for holiday makers. Armona has however managed to retain its beauty and authenticity, and during this cache trail you will discover many facets of this beautiful island, from the bustling arrival dock, through rarely explored back streets, to its numerous empty sandy beaches and pristine waters. In the Summer, resisting the temptation to dive in the warm waters whilst doing this cache will be a challenge!

Armona Island has been described by some as a “Hidden Treasure” [http://www.primeproperties.net/articles_detail.asp?id=10&p=1] of the Algarve and we hope you will enjoy discovering our little corner of paradise! Don’t forget to treat our island with care and help us to preserve it’s wildlife and beauty!

[ For ferry times to Armona, you can try this website: http://thomasallen.home.sapo.pt/travel/041.htm (We are not affiliated to this website but have found it very reliable and regularly updated)]

Instructions/Instruções:


With thanks to CT1GFK for the Portuguese translation of the instructions!

Some of the photos below correspond to one of the 9 PHOTO waypoints that can be found in the Additional Waypoints table.

For each of the PHOTO WP, note down the number on the photograph that matches what you can see from the location of the WP. For example, PHOTO1 = 5 (this is not the correct answer!).

At the WP labeled REF, you do not need to find a corresponding photograph- these WP are merely provided to help you find your way, and to show you additional interesting spots! WP11 is optional but is a nice place for a swim- mind the currents though!

Please note the following points:

1) The first few waypoints are quite close together- as you get further along though, the waypoints become more separated!

2) Private property does not need to be crossed or entered at any stage of this multi-cache.

3) All waypoints should be accessible at either high or low tide.

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Algumas das fotografias abaixo correspondem a cada um dos 9 “PHOTO waypoints" que podem ser consultados na tabela de WP’s, ou seja, das 16 fotografias apresentadas terá que escolher as 9 correspondentes às coordenadas apresentadas na tabela com a descrição “question to answer”.

Para cada um destes 9 pontos deve-se anotar o número da fotografia cuja imagem se consegue observar desse ponto. Por exemplo: se na coordenada da PHOTO1 conseguir ver a imagem 5 então PHOTO1 = 5 (atenção, este valor não é nenhumam resposta correcta)

No Waypoint denominado REF, não é necessário encontrar nenhuma fotografia. Estes WP servem apenas para o ajudar a encontrar o caminho até aos WP PHOTO# ou simplesmente para lhe mostrar locais que consideramos importantes numa visita à ilha. O WP 11 é opcional, mas constitui um excelente local para se refrescar num banho de mar. Atenção às correntes marítimas.

Atenção:

1) Os primeiros pontos são muito próximos uns dos outros, no entanto e na continuação da “expedição” os pontos serão mais afastados.

2) Em nenhuma parte desta multi-cache será necessário invadir propriedade privada.

3) Todos os WP são acessíveis quer com maré cheia, que com maré vazia.




You can use this to check your answers before calculating the final coordinates:

Pode usar esta fórmula para verificar se as respostas estão correctas antes de calcular as coordenadas finais.

PHOTO1 + PHOTO2 + PHOTO3 + PHOTO4 + PHOTO5 = 54

PHOTO4 - PHOTO5 + PHOTO6 + PHOTO7 + PHOTO8 = 37

After WP19, you can calculate the coordinates of the cache using the following equations:

Depois do WP19, já pode calcular as coordenadas finais usando as seguintes equações:

N 037° 0A.BCD
W 007° EF.GHI

Where / Onde:

A= PHOTO7 - PHOTO3 - PHOTO1

B= PHOTO7 - PHOTO5 - ( 2 * PHOTO1 )

C= PHOTO4 - ( 8 * PHOTO1 )

D= PHOTO2 ÷ 4

E= PHOTO4 - PHOTO2

F= PHOTO9 + PHOTO6

G= PHOTO7 - PHOTO5 - PHOTO6

H= PHOTO8 - ( PHOTO9 ÷ 3 )

I= PHOTO7 - PHOTO5 - PHOTO1

Additional Hints (Decrypt)

Pnpur vf n fznyy cynfgvp pbagnvare. Haqre gur gerr/cynag! ************************************* N pnpur é hz crdhrab pbagragbe qr cyáfgvpb.

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)