Argon and Mavra took a trip to Denver Colorado to celebrate her birthday. After traveling the roads rising and higher and higher into the Rocky Mountans, the centaur couple found a Bed and Breakfast operated by a very accomodating owner. They were given a wonderful room with a big sturdy bed, and the cool mountain air and the romantic setting led to a most memorable evening. The next morning, Argon and Mavra stepped out onto the room's deck and enjoyed the view, and their love. (Image by Anna-Karin Larsson)
After a wonderful breakfast which the B & B's owner made sure was centaur sized, (He even laid cushions at the table so Argon and Mavra could rest on the floor as they ate.) the centaurs took off 'on hoof' to explore the countryside. The owner suggested a few places to visit, and hesitantly offered them a map of area riding trails. The centaurs readily agreed that riding trails would be just perfect. No stairs or close clearances, and well, they are 'horse-like' after all! As they headed out,the B & B owner captured this image of Argon taking a photo of the lovely Mavra. (Image by Anna-Karin Larsson)
As they traveled away from the B & B and got deeper into the mountains and woods, the 'local residents' made their presence known. Here, Mavra observes Mama and Daddy deer who are observing her. They may be wondering if Mavra is another deer, or a horse, or something else as she doesn't quite look like either. And that big white and yellow thing she's traveling with and taking the picture certainly isn't a deer! Big antlers or not, Daddy Deer led Mama in a quick jump back into the woods to safety! (Image by Anna-Karin Larsson)
As the owner of the B & B had warned, the temperature got cooler the higher they climbed. After a while, Argon had put on a jacket and Mavra a sweater and scarf. Mavra, not having the thick feathering Argon has on his legs, put on some leggings to keep her forelegs warm. Finding a nice spot, Argon had set the camera on timer to catch a picture of Mavra and himself, but as the shutter snapped, a couple of local porcupines popped up to get a peek at the strangers in their neighborhood. (Image by Anna-Karin Larsson)
Anna suggests this caption for the finished version,
"Don't get to close, dear. They're spikey!"
*nervous tailswish*
"But they're so cute! Aren't hey? Can I have a pet one? Please?
prettyplease?"
*turns head to look adoringly up at her lover*
"No puppy eyes.. Nonono....."
*Argon starts to trot off with Mavra pleasdingly whining please, please,
please...*
(Image by Anna-Karin Larsson)
