The logbook inside a cache is just as important as the cache container itself.  For FTF hunters opening a crisp fresh log sheet with no name on it is probably more exciting than finding the container. Log sheets consist of formal log sheets, strips cut from note pads, little notebooks, and sometimes just a shop till slip used as a replacement log. Sometimes you find a very unique logbook though and that is what we celebrated in January.

The Cache of the Month for January goes to PE cacher PipiBibi's 20/20 Vision in Port Alfred.  Nominated by Orosman who said - "I have been to the cache twice (once for myself and once for another cacher) The logbook is a glasses case complete with glasses and cleaning cloth, the actual logbook is the cleaning cloth itself and is very unique", the cache just edged Ready. Steady, Go on the South Coast.

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In October we celebrated the wonderful Hotels where the TBs and Geocoins were kept safe during the lock down. Now that the local travel limitations have been lifted and international borders are opening a little bit, these little travellers can dust themselves off and pack their bags again to continue their travels through the world from cache to cache. 
 
The COTM for October 2020 is awarded to Port Elizabeth Beachfront TB Hotel (GC558ZR). Apart from the wonderful beaches and historical sites in the Friendly City, this TB Hotel is a must visit location for any visitor to Port Elizabeth. This cache was created in May 2014 by FireflyAfrica and has become a famous Geocaching landmark in the Eastern Cape. The cache is well worth a visit by geocachers as well as TBs and Geocoins.

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The COTM for September 2020 is awarded to Giant Cabin (Biggest African Cache) GC7TDYF. This cache was built during 2018 by HeinG and BoazRuthFields and is a must visit if you are ever in the vicinity of the Hobby Park in the Noordheuwel area outside of Krugersdorp.  The cache is well worth a visit by geocachers as well as TBs and Geocoins.

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The COTM for August 2020 is awarded to Kaalvoetvrou GCPC9K. This cache is situated near a monument commemorating the role of women in the early history of South Africa. This cache placed in June 2005 by GlobalRat not only celebrates history but will reward your search with awesome, breath-taking views of the northern region of the Drakensberg. 
 
These experiences have inspired geocachers to generously award Favourite Points to this cache, which boasts a 74% FP ratio. No doubt a cache to seek out on your geocaching adventures in KwaZulu-Natal now that the lock down limits are being eased.

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During July 2020 we called on your more adventurous geocaching exploits for nominations for the COTM.  A number of very challenging caches were nominated and in the end the COTM title for July 2020 was awarded to The Hardest Cache on Table Mountain GC2QV6C. This D5/T5 cache placed by Col_Mustard on Table Mountain is a firm favourite with geocachers willing to engage in the technical rock climbing or abseiling required to sign the log. This is a geocache which you do not want to set out to without remembering your pen!!

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The COTM for June 2020 is awarded to Mystery House GC7CHFY. This gadget cache placed by Frequent Fly3r in Gauteng clearly captures the imagination as is evident from the more than 60% Favourite Point allocation achieved by this cache since its publication in September 2017.  Surely a cache to seek out on your geocaching sojourns in Gauteng.

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The COTM for May 2020 is awarded to RNNP - Mahai Dam GC496BV. This Cache in the Drakensberg region is owned by Sclanders Clan. The views from this cache is absolutely breath taking as this photo confirms. Hopefully, the remaining limits on travel for leisure will be lifted soon so that we can get out to these wonderful cache locations again.

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