2012-08-11 55 12

Sat 11 Aug 2012 in 55,12: 55.7118274, 12.5016661 geohashing.info google osm bing/os kml crox

Location

On a field on the banks of the wetlands of Utterslev Mose in the outer boroughs of Copenhagen

Participants

Nesk

Plans

It wasn't too far from my home (3.5 km) - in fact, rather close the route I ocassionally use for running. I figured it could be reached by a short bike ride.

Expedition

Venturing out during the early afternoon hours after having studied the map as thoroughly as I saw fit, I was under the impression of entertaining a fairly precise idea as to where the hash could be found. Indeed, I ventured in the general direction of the point with little to no effort. The paths across and around the wetlands are winding and treacherous, however, and I was for some reason unable to view maps on my phone. Such are the forces that make short bike rides rather long. Later when reviewing the route taken, I ponder if I actually managed to trace out a Weierstrass function unknowingly. Relying on coordinates, and the eventual return of the map functionality to my phone, the goal was reached. It was indeed a rather featureless soccer field, which lend itself to a brief photo session, the conclusion of which was followed by my immediate departure from the scene.

Photos

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  A patch of grass whcih might never have been noticed where it not for geohashing. Thanks, geohashing. Thashing.

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  The road next to the spot, as viewed from the spot itself.

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  Proof that a phone was close to the spot.

Achievements

Nesk earned the Land geohash achievement by reaching the (55, 12) geohash on 2012-08-11.