Each year for the past 14 years, there was a mega geocaching event that happens in Rome, Georgia.

The event is called Going Caching, and this year is the last year it was held.

From its humble beginnings, it has grown to be a world-class globally known event,

drawing thousands of geocashers from numerous countries and all walks of life.

We first heard of going caching in 2014 when Jim and Andy, the founders,

approached us at another geocaching event and invited us to come out to experience what they have created.

After also hearing about going caching from other geocachios who raved about what they had seen and done, we had to go.

Our first time out to Rome, Georgia was in 2015, and what an experience it was.

The theme that year and every year the theme changes was Renaissance

Fair style kingdoms. There were five kingdoms that both competed and cooperated to solve puzzles,

discover mysteries, walk a parade, explore the Rome shops, learn about the city, watch the stage

play, escape from an escape room, and attend a medieval ball complete

with a real live wedding. And that was only our first time there. Other themes include a ghost

steampunk theme, pirates, Vikings, time travel, spies, Romans, Indiana Jones adventures, and this

year, the last year, detectives.

The title for the last going caching event was,

Where in Rome is Carmen Candy Ammo?

As expected, our trip was a memorable reunion with friends laced with a bittersweet ending.

It leaves behind a geocaching event legacy that will be held with dear memories in the

thousands who've been fortunate to attend a going caching event over the years.

Music Hey, hello there and welcome to another podcash or podcast.

We are glad you're here with us for show 884 for October 14th, 2024.

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