As I get older, I'm more appreciative of my llamas' benefits. I've got involved with our church's boy scout troop and have taken them on 2 pack trips so far with more planned.
Good on you RC, I'm sure they enjoyed that. I've run into parents with little kids in the backcountry too, always amazes me.
Normally llamas are very aloof and don't like to be touched. They aren't friendly at all. However, I have a big gelding that breaks all the rules. He's really in your face. He likes to nuzzle your face and neck. People, especially kids, love it. I keep him 1st in line for PR purposes. People on the trail are always stopping me & asking to take pictures and this one puts on a good show for them. I can have antlers or my rifle tied on top the saddle and even the most rabid antis ignore them. They're interested in the llama, not the dead deer. If I'm carrying the antlers or my rifle, they'll glare and make snide remarks but never when they're in plain sight on a llama.
