Arizona Jeff retrieved the book from his knapsack. The leather-bound volume was very old but had been taken care of very well. The clasp was made of metal and the strap of stitched leather. The lock looked impenetrable but there seemed something very familiar about the keyhole. Arizona stared intently at the locking mechanism studying every detail of it. He removed his hat and looked at the pins that adorned the headband. Arizona carefully removed the Great Pin Adventure II pin and studied the outline. He could not believe his eyes! The outline of this pin exactly matched the lock on the book. He gently placed the pin into the lock and carefully turned the pin clockwise 27 degrees. A loud "click" emanated from the lock and the clasp came apart into two pieces. Arizona Jeff nervously glanced from side to side seeing if anyone had seen what had just happened. Wiping the sweat and dirt from his fingers, he slowly opened the book to examine its contents.

Sunlight danced along the gold gilded edges of the pages making them sparkle in the morning light. A piece of tattered cloth, pressed within the book for ages, slid out uncovering an ancient map. This map was obviously made long ago by early explorers. Although quite old, the colors on the map were as vivid as the day it was drawn. It was an amazing sight to see. Arizona Jeff gazed at the map to understand its markings. On the eastern border of the map was a compass. This compass not only provided directions for the map-reader but also held a magical power. As Arizona Jeff touched each point on the compass, the map appeared to change unveiling additional information. The effect was amazing and Arizona eagerly began reading the text accompanying the map to understand what this meant.

"The world awaits an eager adventurer. At every turn strange and unusual adventures will be encountered. For those who complete the journey, they shall be rewarded greatly. Gold and silver cannot buy the riches that they will receive. The journey begins with a single step. Within the world of adventure lie seven wonders. Each possesses a unique treasure. To find the first wonder, follow the compass northward."

As Arizona Jeff moved his hand over the compass, the map unveiled a hidden message. "The animals of the Kilimanjaro are majestic in their beauty. An adventure awaits those who brave the safari." With this, Arizona Jeff and Mean Laureen packed their gear and set off. The two adventurers will be at the Kilimanjaro Safari on Thursday September 19, 2002 at 12:30 PM Eastern Daylight Time. Please plan to join them as they search for the first wonder of the world. Perhaps this map and book will lead these two adventurers along the path in search of Oliver P. Phinnius and Henry Mordecai.