Michael Palin is my hero and his travel programmes have inspired not only me but so many other people as well. This is the first book following the steps of Phileas Fogg travelling around the world in 80 days. Expect a wonderful travellogue with Michael's usual banter and witty observations.

Had a few requests for this book so decided to trial this as a bookring.
Since it's my first attempt would like to limit to 5 particpants. Please do not keep book longer than 4 weeks. Cheers

1.) pennywhistler, UK (UK only)
2.) cwoods, UK (intl)
3.) Argoitz, Portugal (intl)
4.) DP31, USA (intl)
5.) jamesmum, USA (intl)
and back to me please.

FINISHED APRIL 2007

Posted off to pennywhistler. Hope Mr Palin will enjoy his time down south :o) Looking forward to reading all your entries. Safe travels around the world !

This is a fairly entertaining diary from the wonderful Mr P. I remember the TV programme well so it was nice finding out what Michael Palin was thinking and feeling during the journey. I was slightly disappointed by the book though. I felt that a lot was missed out or skimmed over. I love travel books and I just didn't find this one as engaging as others I've read, despite the funny moments. It has encouraged me to dig out my 'Around the World in 80 Days' DVD though!

Arrived this morning in the post - placed at the top of my pile.

Edit: Finished this a while ago (sorry for the delay in moving it on). I'll pass it on soon!

I like all of Palin's travel books because they give you a slightly different viewpoint from the TV programme. If you take them both together they complement one another wonderfully.

RELEASE NOTES:

Posted this afternoon, air mail. Should arrive in 10 - 14 days with a bit of luck!

I just got this from the mail, thanx cwoods, thanx kinedi, I'm looking forward in reading, I saw the tv series here in Portugal a couple of years ago and I simply love to travel and I'm a Monthy Python fan, and I loved the Michael Palin's character in "A Fish called Wanda", one of the funniest movies I've ever seen, so reading the book will allow me to know Michael Palin a bit further through his voyages. Will try and read it fast, and then release it to the otherbookcrosser in line. Obrigado (thanx in portuguese).

Lovely book, although I kind of got bored with some details and private jokes that only british people can understand. I'm portuguese so... but I loved the Egypt and India bits, my dream trips are actually these 2 countrys. I'd love to visit the Taj Mahal for example. Ok, so now I'm waiting for the next bookcrosser who is "eagerly waiting" to read this book, and will mail it no sooner than October 28th. Thanx again kinedi and sorry for the delay. BON VOYAGE!

RELEASE NOTES:

Sent by editorial mail (it's cheaper) to DP31. Should arrive within 2 weeks or so, hopefully.

Received this before Christmas and have not had a chance to read it yet. Will send on the jamesmum.

Oh dear - I forgot to journal this when it arrived. It's ready to send along to its next reader - will update once it's in the mail.

Oh dear - I forgot to journal this when it arrived. It's ready to send along to its next reader - will update once it's in the mail.

UPDATE: The next person on the list is out of town until mid-July, so I will hold onto the book until then.

UPDATE: I'm sorry - I forgot about this ring for a while, and now the next participant seems to be in the middle of moving. I have sent a PM for her address, and will send it along once I get a reply (she mentions having only limited internet access).

UPDATE: Neuilly is unable to accept this ring, so I'll send it back to the owner, unless there is someone else it should go to.

Mr Palin has now safely arrived back in the UK. Thanks for sending it back to me, jamesmom. I hope you all enjoyed this bookring. Thanks for taking part.

RELEASE NOTES:

Welcome to Bookcrossing.

Thank you for catching this book! I hope that you enjoy it and will consider exploring this site and possibly joining. It is free and loads of fun, as you can track your released books in their travels, possibly all over the world!

Please feel free to keep this book for as long as you wish, and whenever you're ready, pass it on. Then watch its journey - you'll be alerted by email each time someone makes a new journal entry. It's all confidential, free and fun (and addictive - but in a GOOD way)!

You may remain anonymous, but if you choose to join the site, I hope that you will consider using me, KINEDI , as the one who referred you.


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