Wonderful how you infuse such enthusiastic scenarios into this hiking journal-- a quick peek into the frame of mind of a hiker, charged with sensorial ions. Perhaps, the combination of height, danger, and sheer physical exertion created a magnetic field, this hiker succumbed to--- well, almost! I'm almost certain, "the kiss" would have set off a series of rockslides! Hence, entertaining the thought was a safer alternative to entertaining the "nano second" urge. :) Thanks friends for reading. It's actually an experimental writing! :) Lizardking and Pisces, I had to read twice too... as I was losing my train of thoughts. John, you romantic, I enjoy tickling your fancies. A butler! why a butler, why not a map holder? :P Meera, not a crush. Just a "friend", I hadn't seen in a while and with whom I hiked to re-connect to the past. Perhaps, the tension was more obvious 'cause of the absence of conversation. Dada ji: Tyahti bujnubhayecha, ma dhanya bhayen. Nirman, thank you for your kind words. I have enjoyed reading you too. John, Sweden hoina hau, Billy Goat Trail in Great Falls! Sweden was only a fantasy! ;)