AktoMan's on the move
I'm having a hard time understanding some of the terminology (kists, merks, etc.) but AktoMan's been on the Southern Upland Way for a while now on his way across Scotland.
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posted by American Bushman @ 9:42 AM
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Sorry for the hard time understanding the jargon, but on the Southern Upland Way, they have hidden treasure. True. Details at:
http://www.bordersculptors.org/docs/index.htm
In 13 'kists' (sculpted and concealed chests) along the Way, there are 'merks' (metal sovereign coins). A metal plate marked 'ultreia', in Latin, shows you that you are in the region of a kist an need to keep your eyes open.
I think it a great scheme, as I was very alert during more of the walk. Also a good talking point for walkers, and nice, free memories.
I missed 3 at the beginning, as I had failed to notice the 'ultreia' marks; later I found 3 kists were empty; so only have 7 merks. I intend framing them. I've also informed the merk-maker of the empty kists, and also congratulated him on his wonderful idea.
They make frequent appearances in my YouTube videos, and were a highlight of many a walking day.
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