Quote Originally Posted by Robot_Butler View Post
Are you familiar with the Method of Loci? I think you should be aware of it.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Method_of_loci

As human beings, we are programmed to remember progression through spaces. Its one of those genetic survival traits. People have been abusing this for thousands of years to remember long chains of information in a certain order.

The importance of this technique, I believe, relies on the use of a familiar space. Any progression through a space you are familiar with will work. I use my house and yard, and go room to room touching objects and door handles. I have a preset progression that I already use for my 'Memory Mansion".
correct, visualizing somewhere you've never been is very difficult. A backyard is a perfect place to do his technique.