Merry Cache-mas!

Christmas Eve geocaching in the 'D'

TaGeez and I had a fabulous Christmas in Detroit!

We hit the road on Christmas Eve to find our cache-a-day and enjoy the holiday lights: Pleasant Ridge to Campus Martius to Belle Isle and Lakeshore Drive (in exclusive Grosse Point).

Belle Isle Aquarium and Conservatory

On Christmas Day, we headed to Hamtramck (ham-tram-ick) -- one of Detroit's most prominent multicultural neighborhood comprised of Polish and Middle Eastern inhabitants. We figured we'd have the narrow streets to ourselves, and we were right. Perfect day to do an Adventure Lab!

Hamtramck, MI

Less than a month old, TeamGMMP released his 5-stop Adventure Lab and Bonus cache in an area rich with amazing food (pierogis and latkes, crepes and stuffed cabbage, bakeries every few feet) and murals. As we cruised up and down the one-way streets, we found ourselves driving in circles to reach the new-to-us murals on the walls. 

What's up with scrubbing bubbles? 

The five stops included a park mural, downtown mural, Polish art center, and two churches including St Florian's. St Florian's is known for its community events, holiday lights and Nativity.

We discovered LIVE DOVES in their Nativity! Totally unexpected as we approached when their little heads popped up to greet us!

Fabulous time on the tour and a quick find at the final. Definitely an enjoyable experience while working off Christmas breakfast.

Did you win one of the Adventure Labs? 

TeamGMMP shared his experience and advice in my last blog post. 

Speaking of Christmas, did you see Cachly's surprise for iPhone users? All our finds have Santa smileys today! I'm sure, like last year, it will revert back tomorrow, but that's so happy, right?

Michigan State Park Centennial GeoTour

Honeybee GeoArt

I hope you found some time this holiday to go outside and adventure!

Merry Cache-mas to All!