Why? Traditional Geocache

For every geocache there's always two "why's". Why did I place this geocache here? And why are you trying to find it?

I placed this geocache here because I wanted to bring you to (or back to) one of San Diego’s most beautiful and popular parks. And I wanted to find a particular hiding place where a regular-sized container had a good chance of not getting muggled, even in a high-traffic area. It has been a successful cache, but there is often trash back there too--sorry about that.

The cache is behind the bushes so you can search for it relatively unobserved. Go behind the bushes.

Now, why do you go geocaching? Here's an informal poll, just for fun. In your on-line log, please state what your top three to five (3-5) favorite things are about geocaching, from this list:

1. I like the adventure and excitement of exploring new places, or the excuse to re-explore old places.
2. I like working with maps and planning how to get to a geocache.
3. I like that it is something I can enjoy doing by myself.
4. I like the challenge of solving puzzle caches.
5. I like seeing the numbers of my found caches go up and up and/or my cleared area get bigger and bigger.
6. I like the hike or the exercise in general.
7. I like the fun of hunting for the actual hiding place.
8. I like the companionship of geocaching with friends or family and connecting with like-minded geocachers at group events.
9. I like being the first to find new caches.
10. I like creating and hiding caches for others.
11. I like the trading of geoswag.
12. I like playing with high-tech equipment.
13. I like finding caches underneath the noses of the geo-muggles.
14. I like finding, moving and releasing travel bugs.
15. I like collecting and trading geocoins.
16. Other (please specify)