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Dateline Friday, December 29, 2006
A Scavenger Hunt at Old Town in San Diego

A Very Short History of Old Town, San Diego

In 1542 the Spanish first came to what is now San Diego, but settlement did not start until 1769. In 1821 Mexico won independence from Spain, and along with it, California. In 1848 the Mexican War saw the annexation of California to the United States.

From about 1868, San Diego's "New Town" began to be built in what is now downtown San Diego. This led to a general decline of Old Town up until 1969 --the 200th anniversary of San Diego-- when the city's Bicentennial celebration returned Old Town to the public eye, and to the heart of San Diego.


 What a beautiful setting


The Griffins gather in the square. Mr. Johnson and our Tour Liaison, Tim came up with a great idea for a scavenger hunt complete with cameras for each team.


Tim and Mr. Johnson explain the rules.


They hand out the info/clues and cameras.


Some Griffins look a little skeptical.


Griffins break into teams.


Old Town citizens find it all quite amusing.


There are prizes involved so this team is up for the challenge.


Raring and ready to go!


"I'm stumped, which way should we go first?"

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