Shuswap - Alpacas Traditional Geocache
chase_bc: Moving. No longer able to maintain.
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The cache in south of Salmon Arm in an agricultural area. The cache is hidden near a small Alpaca farm. They produce fibre that is as fine as cashmere, soft, silky and much warmer and stronger than sheep's wool.
A BRIEF HISTORY OF ALPACAS
Alpacas are members of the camelid family. Their closest relative is the Llama, however they are also related to other camelidae such as the Dromedary and Bactrian camels. Alpacas and llamas were specifically bred by the Andean people for their wild cousins the guanaco and vicuna to provide transport capability (llama) and high quality fibre (alpaca). Both animals were also used for meat and hides. The alpaca is one of the worlds oldest domesticated species with evidence of animal husbandry and selective breeding practices dating back nearly 6000 years. Hand woven textiles that have survived from the ancient Pucara culture dating back 2500 years and among the most beautiful produced in the region. The Incan civilization(1438-1532) held the alpaca in high regard and they played an important role in the daily and spiritual life of its people. The production and use of fibre was intensely regulated by the state and involved status, religious beliefs and strict regulations. The Incas counted their wealth in cloth not gold, using it to settle debts within their society and disputes with their enemies. Different kinds of fibre were distributed according to ones social class, with the finest reserved for royalty.
Coordinates were taken on 5 times and have been averaged. The satellite reception is a bit tricky due to the location just below Fly Hills. However after waiting a while the GPS accuracy should settle down from 45meters down to 2 or 3. Use the hint if accuracy is a problem.
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