Out of the hundreds of photos from my most-recent tour of Japan and Taiwan, I chose the following. Hopefully, they will give some 'taste' of what had to be one of my most beautiful visits ever to the Far East. My only wish is that I had time to include them all, but alas: These few days in the USA as I write this update are but an over-night stay, as Stockholm and India come now into focus.

I am delighted to say the majority of the 2006 event dates are in place and can be viewed on the schedule pages. Where and when I find time for a break in the months ahead remains an unknown at this point. But, no worries. Life is a mystery to be loved and lived, not a problem to be solved. Is it not?

A special 'thank you' is in order to all my hosts and organizers in Japan and Taiwan. I will carry our meditations and celebrations deep in my heart, and well into the New Year, as my travels unfold.

Lastly, for those of you interested in next year's dolphin program, the date has been set for early October. Wildquest asks that you book early (by end of December) to take advantage of the big discounts being offered.