We've come into some cache

So it's a treasure hunt, but global, with GPS... or not and you don't take the treasure but you can add to it... and it's a 'cache' not treasure!

Confused? Well here goes. All over this fair land of ours, and indeed the world, are hidden little boxes or cache's containing a log book and a few trinkets. The idea is that you log on to geocaching.com and find cache hidden near you or near where you're going for a day out maybe. These cache's have been hidden by other outdoorsy types who have also left instruction, GPS coordinates and maybe even some clues on the website.

Always on the lookout for free, all-age fun I decided to give this a go. So armed with a google map print out, some refreshments and three of my sons we headed out into the unknown. It was great fun and the boys were really excited (if a little confused). We failed to find our first cache but the second, later that day, we did. With the boys looking for 'muggles' I joined many others over the last few years and signed the log book. We also took a red nose and a wrist strap thingy but left a marble and plastic shark. fair swap I think.

Much more than just a walk. Great fun!