Michael Thomas Ford - Full Circle

Michael Palin in Full Circle brings us his most ambitious expedition to date. Traveling for almost a year through the 18 countries which border the Pacific Ocean, he encounters some of the most politically volatile and physically demanding places on Earth. Palin scales mountains, plunges down gorges, crosses glaciers and dodges icebergs as he ventures around the perimeter of the world's largest ocean in this spectacular journey of contrasts, drama and beauty. Full Circle is essential reading for every would-be traveller. Writing in his characteristicall y engaging and witty style, Palin paints a vivid picture of the people and places around him, reinforcing his reputation as one of the world's favourite travel writers. 'Genial, crinkly-eyed and wearing well, Palin is the Python we all want to go abroad with.' - The Observer.

History professor Ned Brummel is living happily with his partner of twelve years when he receives a phone call that a friend is very ill and possibly near death. As Ned boards a plane to his friend's bedside, he examines the major events and small moments that have shaped his world and his relationships with two very different, very important men.