Greetings To All,
Welcome to Bridging The Panoramic Gap and welcome once again to the wondrous and historic and fabled and iconic Sydney Harbour Bridge. It was saddening to see the original Virtual here (The Coathanger - GC7B6MY) archived, thus this is an attempt to revitalise it and continue its grand legacy, albeit with a few extra additives.
I have crossed this fabulous landmark countless times over the course of my life, whether on foot or by utilising various modes of transport...I still am especially awed anytime I cross the bridge on the train, the same as I was whenst a child...'twas especially exciting whilst travelling on the red rattlers and L/R/S trains and moving between compartments. Any time of the day and night is a perfect time to view the Sydney Harbour Bridge from any vantage point around the harbour and to also make the trek from one side to the other and this was from where the inspiration for this Virtual initially was conceived.
The original concept for this Virtual was designed to take at least twenty-four hours to complete, with some extensive trekking about the city to many multiple waypoints during both the day and night, and with the Sydney Harbour Bridge providing the perfect backdrop, sometimes as the main feature or sometimes just peeking out amidst the rest of the cityscape...alas, this audacious undertaking could not come to fruition and so with some reworking and scaling back of the requirements, I hope you shall still take plentiful enjoyment from this experience, just at any time that you so wish and desire :^D.
The Sydney Harbour Bridge is incredibly photogenic and through the advent of technology, the panoramic (pano) option on most smart mobile phone devices is a great way to showcase and capture the bridge in all of its glory, from virtually any angle...bearing this in mind, to claim a find on this Virtual cache, you will need to attend several sites and answer some simple questions whilst attempting your best panoramic (pano) shots of the Sydney Harbour Bridge...not everyone might have the panoramic (pano) option; if this is the case, a standard photograph is fine, as long as you are correctly answering the questions and capturing the aformentioned bridge in question so to prove that you were indeed visiting these locations.
It is, of course, entirely optional and no longer compulsory to photograph yourself whilst completing these tasks...you may also display your Geocaching name and/or your GPS unit, as is your want. The main idea is to once again enjoy this remarkable feat of architecture, a stunning and instantly iconic landmark...all the while being able to puruse our favourite hobby of Geocaching whilst doing so :^D.
To claim a find on this Virtual Cache, Geocachers must complete the following:
(Please note there is not an order to complete these waypoints in, completely non-sequential as you see fit to attempt)
At the initial waypoint along the bridge, take your best panoramic (pano) shot of whichever vista you do desire. Now cast your eyes to the road and answer how many numbered lane signs are above the non-stop traffic...
PLUS...
(Don't forget to take a great panoramic shot at each of the below waypoints as well!)
1. From this angle of the bridge, what is the colour of the Milson's Point wharf sign?
2. From this angle of the bridge, what is the word in smaller print on the Jeffrey Street wharf sign?
3. From this angle of the bridge (at bridge level), what are the three letters and two digits in white on the lamp post?
4. From this angle of the bridge (at bridge level), what is operating 24 hours a day?
5. From this angle of the bridge, what is the third destination listed on the signpost?
6. From this angle of the bridge, what are the four digits at the bottom of the plaque/plate?
7. From this angle of the bridge, what are the three words and the year given on the plaque on the ground? (Not the Writers Of Renown plaques)
All answers should be either emailed or messaged to myself via the Geocaching website/app and your photographs to be uploaded along with your Found log.
You may log straight away your find and I shall respond to your answers as swiftly as I possibly can in the affirmative or recheck if any answer is incorrect.
I truly hope that you have an enjoyable experience with this Virtual Cache...all the very best on your adventures and cache on!
With The Kindest Of Regards,
- Alephroom.
Virtual Rewards 3.0 - 2022-2023
This Virtual Cache is part of a limited release of Virtuals created between March 1, 2022 and March 1, 2023. Only 4,000 cache owners were given the opportunity to hide a Virtual Cache. Learn more about Virtual Rewards 3.0 on the Geocaching Blog.
Virtual Rewards 3.0 - 2022-2023
This Virtual Cache is part of a limited release of Virtuals created between March 1, 2022 and March 1, 2023. Only 4,000 cache owners were given the opportunity to hide a Virtual Cache. Learn more about Virtual Rewards 3.0 on the Geocaching Blog.