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Caltrans is Here Mystery Cache

Hidden : 7/26/2012
Difficulty:
2.5 out of 5
Terrain:
1.5 out of 5

Size: Size:   micro (micro)

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Geocache Description:

Caltrans is Here


Cache is not located at the posted coordinates....


... but while you are here, check out the California State Department of Transportation (Caltrans) District 11 Office. The mission of Caltrans is to improve mobility across the state. In this capacity, Caltrans manages the state highway system (which includes the California Freeway and Expressway System) and is actively involved with public transportation systems throughout the state.

The San Diego District Office complex, opened in 2006, is architecturally interesting with a front entry which includes a stylized cloverleaf interchange motif in the plaza pavement as well as the front gate. Large steel columns support a lattice of solar-cells high above the interior courtyard. Towards the rear of the courtyard hangs a large wooden sculpture especially commissioned for this space.

Feel free to grab any Caltrans swag from within the cache (1 item/person). I will try to keep the container well-stocked with goodies.

Begin puzzle:

colusa
lebec
wrightwood
calexico east

otay mesa east
yorba linda
pacifica

end puzzle.




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Congrats to Duncan, Chuy, Mocha, and Penny on FTF!


*** Update 12/15/12: Cache name changed from "CT D11 DO" to "Caltrans is here" in order to hopefully prevent further confusion and possibly assist future solvers. Also, added a half-star to difficulty. ***


*** Update 07/02/14: Cache location was compromised by demolition at GZ. Container replaced with a temporary micro container -- a hanging black bison. Size and hint changed accordingly. I enjoyed keeping the cache stocked with Caltrans swag, so hopefully I can bring a larger container back after construction has completed. ***

Additional Hints (Decrypt)

[cache] PYS cbyr, ybj, vprcynag, nebhaq 3' sebz oynpx yvtug cbyr. jngpu bhg sbe zhttyrf qhevat bssvpr ubhef. cyrnfr hfr fgrnygu naq er-uvqr nf sbhaq.

Decryption Key

A|B|C|D|E|F|G|H|I|J|K|L|M
-------------------------
N|O|P|Q|R|S|T|U|V|W|X|Y|Z

(letter above equals below, and vice versa)