Donning those walking shoes, breathing the fresh morning air, the refreshing breeze on my face and the glory of a breath taking sight marks the beginning of a new day for me. The desire of loosing those extra pounds coerced me into adorning the costumes of a 'walker'. The motive has moved up the scale, maybe a few steps higher. The extra pounds, the health benefits definitely loom large in my mind, the mind itself is tricked into the mood by the soothing effects of nature's bounty and the company of a childhood friend.