So, my two llamas and I left the grass-covered flats and headed up the steep, rock-covered mountain. Llamas are built perfectly for scaling mountain trails, though I could feel a little dissapointment from my llamas. They were missing all that lovely grass down below. But they are agreeable creatures and upward we went.
Catlinite still had a few pouting moments thinking about that grass left behind.
But their spirits lifted when I told them of my plans to head back down the other side where there was even more delicious grass to munch. It's such a joy to trek with llamas. They are calm, level-headed creatures who are very curious about the world around them.
Catlinite: "I think I see grass down there. Wheee!"
A couple days later my neighbor friend, Val and I took our horses up this same mountain trail. It was a little bit tougher because of the higher branches growing across, but it was also very exhilirating and fun! I'll post about that trail ride soon.
Catlinite still had a few pouting moments thinking about that grass left behind.
But their spirits lifted when I told them of my plans to head back down the other side where there was even more delicious grass to munch. It's such a joy to trek with llamas. They are calm, level-headed creatures who are very curious about the world around them.
Catlinite: "I think I see grass down there. Wheee!"
A couple days later my neighbor friend, Val and I took our horses up this same mountain trail. It was a little bit tougher because of the higher branches growing across, but it was also very exhilirating and fun! I'll post about that trail ride soon.
11 comments :
You have inspired me to take my llamas a'walkin.
he he he. these guys are adorable. I don't know much about llamas so it's been interesting to hear about your llama treks.
I'm so impressed by the fact that you hike with your llamas. The two of them are so cute, and I just love their expressions and their ears. I think they are having a great time with you.
This makes me want to get a llama and take it walking!
I guess I never noticed your boy llamas brown tail before, I thought he was all white. That is too cool. Is that common?
I wish I could walk with you on your treks, it looks so fun.
I have a good friend who has about 20 llamas and does pack trips with them in the summer. She will carry people's stuff in to the back country and hike around or come back when they want her to and take the stuff out. It's a neat little business! People love walking with their own llama!
I love those expressive ears and eyes!
Again, great pictures and a wonderful story. I'm looking forward to the trail ride pictures.
Dan
Thanks everyone for all the wonderful comments. I'm so appreciative that you left comments for me :)
I think I need a llama. I hear they are really good at keeping dogs away. Plus they are too cute. I think it's really neat that you take them with you on your hikes and walks. It must be good for them to get out and about.
I LOVE the third picture of your llama buddies. They look like they are saying something to each other, I just haven't figured out what yet!
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