I've met so many interesting people on board; acquaintances of the moment, because you can visit with them over a meal and not again for the remainder of the cruise. I met one couple whose goal is to visit all 7 continents; they have one to go - Antarctica. Another lady from England had a goal with her husband to see each of the United States. They had seen all except Tennessee and Michigan when the husband died. Most of their travels were by "Winnebago" caravan during which they became good friends with the other campers. Upon learning of the husbands passing, the "others" got together and made arrangements to meet Margaret and travel with her to those two states so that she could fulfill the dream. see - there are compassionate Americans out there. I don't know how they manage it, but most of the people I've met have been everywhere. One man said the only place his wife hadn't been is miramar and she won't be going there because he doesn't want to go! I think in theUSA we are making a mistake of not doing more worldwide travel. Today I had lunch with an Australian who was recovering from prostate cancer when his wife of 42 years decided to walk away. Hummm - that story has a familiar ring. Then I went to a presentation about Alaska cruises. I think we need to start making plans for that trip as a group - who is in? Family, friends, children, grandchildren; I'll bet we could get a good group rate! I'm ready - I'm in!