80 degrees and sunny4th of July6 miles rafting I to III class rapids 3 hours 1896 miles long 5th longest river  We are really enjoying Taos. It is such a unique place. A whole nuther world. Apparently, whole nuther worlds visit here. There are even cow crossing signs with flying saucers. Too funny. I'll grab a pic of one tomorrow. Uncle Stone pointed them out. Seems New Mexicans like to call you boss, too. The guy at the store kept calling Paul boss. Be...

76 degrees8100 feet above sea level7 Llamas2 bridges1 guide (stuart)1 Big surpriseToday we did something that might seem strange and unique. I wanted to do something here in New Mexico that seemed to fit the area. We traveled up into the Carson National Forest mountains and met a man named Stuart with his 7 beautiful Llamas. We had lunch with the Llamas. We hiked up the mountains with the Llamas carrying our stuff. Everyone loved the Llamas. They are so cute. Stu...

80 degrees and sunny7.010 feet above sea level (Troy is 678 ft)Great views. Beautiful weather. Enya playing (seemed appropriate). I haven't listened to it in years. It was so nice to wake up at leisure and have my coffee with quiet mountain views. It rained a little last night. Paul and I stepped outside and there was this amazing smell. I am not sure if its the sage brush or this other plant they say opens it's pores to take in the rain and releases this...

85-96 degrees and sunny214 miles3 hours and 34 minutes3 Rootbeer floats2 US Air force security checkpoints10 hungry giraffes1 zooAnother fun and tiring day. We boogied out early to go to the Cheyenne zoo on the mountain side. Pretty unique...and tiring. The zoo is built into the side of the mountain so you have to climb hills to get to different vantage points and exhibits. I was still feeling light headed and climbing doesn't help your oxygen intake. Paul...