Michael Palin in Full Circle brings us his most ambitious expedition to date. Travelling 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 Michael Palin in Full Circle brings us his most ambitious expedition to date. Travelling 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 worlds largest ocean in this spectacular journey of contrasts, drama and beauty. Published for the first time as a trilogy, Michael Palins best-selling Around the World in 80 Days , Pole to Pole , and Full Circle are essential reading for any would-be traveller. Writing in his engaging and witty manner, Palin paints a vivid picture of the people and places around him, making him one of the worlds favourite travel writers.