26 de abril de 2011

Geocaching






Quem é que não conhece este jogo?!!
Nós, só agora o descobrimos... é uma forma fantástica de conhecer o país, as pequenas aldeias, os lugares históricos, e todo o Mundo!



There are 1,361,984 active caches and over 5 million geocachers worldwide.
"Geocaching is a high-tech treasure hunting game played throughout the world by adventure seekers equipped with GPS devices. The basic idea is to locate hidden containers, called geocaches, outdoors and then share your experiences online. Geocaching is enjoyed by people from all age groups, with a strong sense of community and support for the environment."

Como nasceu o jogo???!!!!

"On May 2, 2000, at approximately midnight, eastern savings time, the great blue switch* controlling selective availability was pressed. Twenty-four satellites around the globe processed their new orders, and instantly the accuracy of GPS technology improved tenfold. Tens of thousands of GPS receivers around the world had an instant upgrade.

The announcement a day before came as a welcome surprise to everyone who worked with GPS technology. The government had planned to remove selective availability - but had until 2006 to do so. Now, said the White House, anyone could "precisely pinpoint their location or the location of items (such as game) left behind for later recovery." How right they were."


Existem caches em todo o mundo, bem escondidas... o segredo é não as destruir... e jogar!

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