I went on my first walk in Germany with DVV (Deutscher Volkssport Verband- German Volkssport Assn.); Germany's version of this international walking organization in 1983 when I was stationed in Frankfurt, Germany with the US Air Force. The chance to meet many like-minded people, see the beauties of nature, and get some exercise is a triple win. Since then, I've done these organized walks in 16 countries. So many memories my wife and I have shared. In fact, I met my wife in 1995 at the AVA biennial convention in Portland, OR. We've planned vacations and leisure travel to find events sponsored by member clubs in the USA, Canada, and all over Europe. There are events in Asia, Australia, and South America, which we look forward to discovering soon. Hope to see many folks out on the "trail".