Geocaching

From the coordinates, proceed 24-26 paces through the iron gates and stand directly beneath the giant iron ring of fire. Don't move until you see yourself. When you can see yourself, look slightly to the left and you will see movie legend Greta Garbo surrounded by some of her old friends.

Walk over and introduce yourself – she’s quite gracious, you know. Say hello to her friends. Ask to speak with Mr. Hyosung. She will probably direct you to her lower level, just down the stairs behind you as you're talking to her. Head down the stairs to her vault.

(La Jolla: October 28, 2001) Regrettably, we've been informed that this cache Appears To Be Missing. The authorities have been notified. Greta insists that she did not move it. Did one of her friends find it at last night's all night party? Did the LANDLORD object? Did the butler do it? Investigators are on the way.

(La Jolla: October 29, 2001) Okay! Back in business. Greta's bodyguards don't know what to think. Nothing like this has never happened before. Three of the help were so distraught they had to be sent home for the day. The whole place is in a tizzy, because Greta had put an extra pair of two-carat diamond earrings in the cache as a surprise for the caching community, and the cache was stolen. Greta sends her regrets to the entire San Diego caching community.

(LaJolla: October 31, 2001) Oh no! This is horrible! 11:30PM on Halloween night I was called by Greta’s security force because the cache is missing yet again. To make it doubly distressing, Greta had placed a Rolex watch she received from Clark Gable in the cache! She is so distraught, she doesn’t know what to do. Authorities have several leads, and suspect an “inside” job. For the time being, this cache is on hold until we get more facts. We sincerely regret any inconvenience this may cause you. - Tuna -

(La Jolla: February 1, 2002) Okay. Finally! The cache is now active again with an entirely new set of rules. Sorry for the delay. The October cache robberies are still under investigation, and all I am permitted to tell you is that there was a suspect in the diamond earring cache heist, an order for a wiretap was issued, and I was asked by authorities to make no posts to this site while that played out. Rumor has it tied to a Las Vegas mob syndicate, but that’s third hand information. There was a different suspect, too, in the Rolex watch cache heist, but after waiting almost three months no arrests have been made or formal charges brought. Greta is a great fan of geocaching and asked that we proceed with a different set of rules. The instructions below have been updated to reflect the new cache rules. - Tuna –

(La Jolla: June 2007) Due to the October, 2001, cache robberies, and the May, 2007 massive remodeling project, Greta's bodyguards have asked us to once again alter the cache. Greta’s staff deemed hard-wired phones to be a security breach, so Greta reluctantly had all land-line-phones removed from her home. Since everyone has cell phones today, to find and score a "hit" on Greta's cache, you need to get to Greta’s old phone room (now her vault) then place a local call (area code 760) for instructions on how to log your successful find.

Of course, for security reasons, the entire phone number can't be revealed here. You’ll have to see Mr Hyosung (a very nice experience) for the missing digits of the phone number (as easy as ABC).

When you descend the stairs, you’ll find yourself in Greta’s money room. Find Mr Hyosung. He is always there, standing quietly in the money vault. As a courtesy, take a bow. Keep your eyes open. At the level of Mr Hyosung’s chin (he is a wee bit short) you will find a phone number: (85A) 62B-122C.

Write down the numbers that correspond with A, B & C.

A = __

B = __

C = __

Thank Mr Hyosung, then send a text to Tuna's cell phone (760) B08-3CA3 saying that you've met Greta. Tuna will notify Greta's security people that you've been there. Once you have sent your text you may then go ahead and log your find at this site. If you do not have texting capability, Greta's people prohibit you from seeking or logging this cache.

NOTE: If you do NOT send a text documenting your meeting with Mr. Hyosung, Greta's security people (who monitor this site daily) will immediately DELETE your log. If there is any problem, email or text Tuna and he will get Greta's people on it chop-chop.

Remember, you're here as one of Greta’s high society guests, and the help will treat you like royalty. I’ve been here dozens of times over the past ten years since Greta allowed this cache (wearing grubby bird-watching clothes) and Greta’s staff has always been more than accommodating. More than 350 other guests have preceded you without incident, no matter what your style of dress. We have the express consent of Greta Garbo, international film star, for this cache. Be brave. You will prevail. You are a geocacher and you rule!

Greta and her friends are looking forward to your visit.

Carpe Diem! Seize the day!

– Tuna –