Hopefully hunting for treasure

May 2012

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May 2012

The author with her daughter uncovering a geocache near Tekapo. Photo: Edith Leigh
Armed with a GPS and some steely determination, Edith Leigh takes her family geocaching An earthy mushroom and compost odour fills my nostrils. Pine needles and wet leaves stick to my hands and knees. Small branches poke me in the eye and snag in my hair. It’s just started to drizzle and I’m beginning to […]

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