2009-01-09: Simaisma
Trip Report: Geocaching at Simaisma Beach
From David Mundie: The ramble was a delightful mix of gaming, high technology, and old-fashioned perambulation. Tensions ran high as participants got caught up in the chase; there were cries of dismay as it was discovered that there was not just one hotmail address written on the wall, there were several (not all of them G-rated), and the U-shaped swing seats had many of us puzzled. Everyone agreed that the experience helped them bond with their GPSs.
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Ramble 2009-01-09: A Simaisma Beach Treasure Hunt
Description: For this ramble, Peter Little and Daryle Niedermayer have prepared a special walking tour to introduce us to geocaching. Participants will use hand-held GPS's to locate ten points on Simaisma beach, and must answer questions about each point. This is not intended to be a race, but rather to give us practice in using a GPS to navigate and find things.
Information
Date: 2009-01-09
Time: 09:00.
Venue: Simaisma Beach
Ramble Time: About three hours. Expected time back in Doha is 12:30.
What to expect: A pleasant stroll at the beach, combined with the amusement of a treasure hunt and the intellectual satisfaction of mastering a billion-dollar technology.
Vehicles: Four-wheel drive is not necessary.
Requirements: Please bring a hand-held GPS if you have access to one. There will be a limited number of loaners available. Apart from that, the usual: snacks, sunscreen, hat. Bring binoculars if you'd like to watch the wildlife.
FAQ: Do I need to be an expert geocacher to participate? No, absolutely not. Peter will hand out printed material that tells you everything you need to know, and will give a short orientation session before we set out.
Leaders: Peter Little and Daryle Niedermayer. Please call Peter at 668-3993 if you have questions on the day of the ramble.