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Draw Bridge TB Hotel Traditional Cache

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Hidden : 8/26/2023
Difficulty:
1.5 out of 5
Terrain:
1.5 out of 5

Size: Size:   regular (regular)

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Geocache Description:


Welcome to Draw Bridge. From this spot you can see the world famous San Mateo - Hayward Bridge which opened in 1967. At one time this bridge was not here, and there was an older bridge in it's place. It was a Draw Bridge built in 1929. There was a section of road that lifted up to let ships pass under it. There is a small section that still remains called Werder Pier. It's closed off now though since it is slowly decaying. This cache is located close to a lovely table that offers a shady place to snack, rest, write, or even draw. Take your time, bring a snack, relax.

This cache is large enough for multiple travel bugs to rest at any one time. It is in a heavily trafficked spot with many muggles enjoying the Bay Trail, so please use stealth! While the rest area is here, easy Bay Trail acces is a short walk away on either side of the trail.

I really love seeing the bridge at sunset in the winter months as the light makes the bridge glow against the darker skies in the background.

Read up on the History of the San Mateo Bridge here on wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/San_Mateo%E2%80%93Hayward_Bridge

Aerial photo of bridge by unknown author or not provided - U.S. National Archives and Records Administration, Public Domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=80139170

Additional Hints (Decrypt)

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Decryption Key

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

(letter above equals below, and vice versa)