Day 143: Gotcha!

Day 143: Gotcha!, originally uploaded by susanvg.

I loaded the geocaching software on my phone and discovered that there are a few caches near Casselman. We set off on our bicycles to get some air and exercice and realized that one of the caches was close by. There is a small chapel which seems to be used just for weddings, Chapelle Marie Reine des Coeurs (Mary Queen of Hearts). My GPS software led us there and I found our first cache!
At first I felt discouraged and thought - this snooping is not for me. It is amazing how my attitude changed with success. We added our names to the log book and once home, I logged my find on the geocaching site. Admittedly this was listed as an easy find with easy terrain, but I'm hooked. Maybe we'll find another one tomorrow.

Chapelle Marie Reine des Coeurs

Day 139: Virtual Geocaching

Day 139: Virtual Geocaching, originally uploaded by susanvg.

I was at a workshop on geo-caching today. We did not actually look for any real caches - but had to find items from clues based on the location. This fellow (Era - What period is this fellow from?) answered the clue. We traipsed all around the neighbourhood, attracting curiosity. What a great way to spend the morning. We found one actual cache (we were given the coordinates) - you can see the photograph below.
Later we discussed the educational possibilities of this activity. I think I'm hooked. It's a great way to have a reason to go out for a walk. You never quite know where it will lead you and may encourage exploration of one's environment. And that's a way to find new photo ops!