The Kingdom of Bhutan measures GNH, Gross National Happiness. Denmark obtained the highest happiness satisfaction score on a recent survey. Who do you think are the world's happiest people?

Cruising brought us more happiness and contentment because we are more grateful for what we already have, we have a new awareness and love for what God has created, we have enjoyed giving back, we have overcome adversity, and we have the satisfaction of Mission Accomplished.

Eching, Germany September 13,2007 I am intrigued by a newspaper article about a German professor who is teaching a course on happiness. And I wonder whether this subject can be taught and how.

When I visited Burma in December of 2006, my guide said that the Burmese, almost 90% of them Buddhist, were too peaceful and passive to rise up against their oppressors, the ruling Junta. Now, less than a year later, they are indeed protesting, with with their beloved monks in the lead. What, if anything, can they achieve?

After sailing over 30,000 miles around the world, we have learned a lot--especially about what not to do. These are the lessons we have learned during our circumnavigation.