Michael Palin's travel books

[moz]

I read Palin's Himalaya a while ago, after being captivated by the TV programme. He has a charming way of telling a story and some of the scenery was awe inspiring. I am at present - in between my fiction - reading Palin's Full Circle which tells the tale of his travels around the Pacific Rim. I'm about half way round, so still got some travelling to do.

[skhwoody]

i have not ventured into his travel books, but i have got his diary books from his monty python days.... how does the book fare from the program, is it just a rehash of what we saw or a more indepth look at his travels....?

[moz]

(04-13-2010 11:59 PM)skhwoody Wrote:  i have not ventured into his travel books, but i have got his diary books from his monty python days.... how does the book fare from the program, is it just a rehash of what we saw or a more indepth look at his travels....?

I wouldn't say that you get anything extra from the books. It's just a different, more leizurely, way of appreciating the same material. I've also got Himalaya on a DVD box- set and this is probably the best way of all to enjoy it, because it's such a visual experience.