PUBLIC LETTERBOX: This geocache is one in a Hybrid Letterbox series associated with U.S. Post Office Buildings. Posted (like in Post Office) Coordinates are on a public sidewalk outside of, across the street from, yet in view of, the Post Office Building (not collection boxes). Final Coordinates are in a public place a short distance away and are visible as a Waypoint for those who prefer not to follow the Path Description.
BONUS: Be sure to look for the Letter Alphabet Code if you want to complete the Bonus GCAHV69.
PATH DESCRIPTION: You as Geocacher will follow the path of a mailed Letter from the Post Office to Final Coordinates. You may bike, bus (#204), drive, or walk (all at your own risk, of course) from the Posted Coordinates about 0.3 mile close to the Final Coordinates. Go South on 78th Ave S.E.. Turn Left or East on S.E. 32nd St. Go to green Street Intersection Signs for S.E. 32nd St and 80th Ave S.E.. This intersection is a Trailhead. Hike the Trail-Stairs, approx 88 steps, to Final Coordinates. Container is a miniature Mail Box.
LOGBOOK INSTRUCTIONS: The typical geo-Logbook is in a Paper Envelope to highlight Mail in the Postal system.
ENVELOPES HISTORY: The first envelope dates back to 2,000 B.C. in ancient Babylon. This envelope was made of a clay wrapping to protect deeds, mortgages, financial accounts, and letters from the elements. The clay was then baked to create a hard shell. In 200 B.C., the Chinese created the first envelope made from paper. These simple protective paper wraps were used to send monetary gifts rather than letters.
BLOCK STAMP FOR LETTERBOXERS: A Block Stamp (not a Postage Stamp) is provided for you to stamp only on your own letterbox material. Do take this Block Stamp. Please bring and use your own Ink Pad as it is not provided.
Congratulations to sahan and QuentintheChicken for FTF.