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Inca 1400 AD: Ice Cream Traditional Cache

Hidden : 6/7/2023
Difficulty:
1.5 out of 5
Terrain:
1.5 out of 5

Size: Size:   small (small)

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Geocache Description:


The first ‘ice cream’ on the American continent was the ‘Paila’, a tradition in Pre-Columbian Ecuador. The Caranquis (or Caras), before being conquered by the Incas, sent expeditions to bring blocks of ice and snow down from the top of the volcano Imbabura, wrapped in thick layers of straw and frailejòn leaves, for thermal insulation. The ice cream was then made by filling a large cauldron (called a “paila”) with ice, snow and fruit juice (and sometimes milk also), and mixing vigorously until the juices and ice froze together.

Ice cream, a short history. All the facts, flavours and who invented them (lifegate.com)

The Ancient History of Ice Cream – Martini Fisher

Ecuadorian dessert: Helados de Paila - (visitecuadorandsouthamerica.com)

Other Gelato Containers throughout CP Hadley Park with Bonus Info:
Mesopotamia 3000 BC - Origins of Ice Cream (GCA79WQ)
Egyptian Pharaohs 2500 BC: Sorbet (GCA79WW)
Greeks 500 BC: Nectar of the Gods (GCA79WZ)
China 200 BC: Rice Cream (GCA79WX)
Roman 0 AD: Volcano Snow (GCA79X1)
Turkey 1000 AD: Dondurma - Stretchy Ice Cream (GCA79X7)
India 1500 AD: Kulfi (GCA79X3)
Spanish Ice Cream 1500 AD: Ice Cream Demon (GCA79X6)
Mexico 1500 AD: Volcanic Sorbet rise to Chocolate (GCA79X8)
 

Solve these Mysteries:
Coney Island, New York 1919: Frozen Custard (GCA79XC)
Talenti 1565: Gelato (GCA79XB)

Additional Hints (Decrypt)

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Decryption Key

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