A day off of school? Precious time with a Twi-struck kiddo? What's a mom to do? Why, pack the stationwagon for a mecca to Forks, WA, to celebrate all things Twilight. And of course, while at it, squeeze in a geocache. Yes, folks, there is a Twilight geocache, placed in Forks, WA just a few weeks ago. Now, I've done some seriously crazy-making geocaches, but this one was pretty strenuous given our time constraint: 10 stops, puzzles to solve at every single one of them, and then a final challenge...
We fortified ourselves at Sully's after the 3.5 hour drive + ferry ride. Thanks to Gypsy Wings who made her mecca to Forks earlier this year, I was armed with the inside scoop, including indulging in a Bella Burger. Did I miss a reference in the book--but why was there pineapple wedged in the burger? Was it because Bella is a little prickly? A little tart? 
The geocache began at the Chamber of Commerce with Bella's truck. (The clue involved a few bolts, adding digits together, and division.)
Next, we zipped over to the hospital where Dr. Cullen had his own parking spot. (Those jaded among you might be rolling your eyes. However, just think: a book spawned all of this fandom. A book! That is worth celebrating!) I personally loved how the town has thrown itself into the characters. 
And then a trip to the Swan house, followed by a quick stop at the Cullen house. (I have to admit, the Cullen house used in the movie completely captured the family. Bravo, location scout!) 
We braved the perfect vampire conditions of rain and wind to make it to Jacob's stomping grounds where we claimed the last clue: counting those orange balls above the water.Bummer! After all that, we were skunked by the final coordinates. We tromped around in the mud and muck in prime Twilight woods for half an hour before we gave up. The ferry was calling and we had to run...despite the readergirlz buttons we were going to drop into the cache. With the movie coming out in November, there will be a next time.
Oh, no! You couldn't find it!!! I do hope you go again -- really enjoyed the pictures, and it looked like a perfect way to have a fun rainy day!
ReplyDeleteThat looks like a seriously awesome geocache. It's too bad you guys didn't find it!
ReplyDeleteAHHH! When i was there there was not a Twilight geocache... There were a few others though. we had planned to go geocaching but never had time.
ReplyDeleteThe Bella burger was good huh? :) Did you get a bloody lemonade with it?
Next time I get out to Seattle we are SO meeting up!
xoxox
Quite an adventure you had! Next time, next time.
ReplyDeleteThat looks so super fun! I wanna go to Forks now. :D
ReplyDeleteWhat an awesome hunt though! Sounds like you had a mad fun time out there.
ReplyDeleteI'm absolutely with you. How awesome is it that a whole town got fandomised by a book. A book! Incredible...
Also, I absolutely adore your outfit. ^_^
That is so incredible! I would go, but I live so far away from Forks...
ReplyDeleteIn other news, I've nominated your blog for an award here: http://not-so-cg.blogspot.com/2009/03/i-3-your-blog.html
Thanks!
~bella aire~
Wouldn't it be fun to do the geocache together?!
ReplyDeleteYes. yes it would :)
ReplyDeleteI'm with ya! Will be on the lookout for Jacob though. :~)
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