The only means of travel in many localities is on horseback. Long or
short distance, singly or in numbers, the country people traveling on
horseback, will often follow poorly defined trails over the mountains
for great distances, seldom losing their way or deviating from the
shortest route. They seldom carry any baggage, except such articles of
clothing as they require for the trip, which is transported in bags or
baskets.
The country people are generally hospitable, usually offering to
passing strangers such food and accommodations as they may have, and
without expectation of remuneration.