For almost a year Michael Palin travelled through 18 countries on the perimeter of the worlds largest ocean in a spectacular journey of contrasts drama & beauty. From head-hunters in Borneo to a meal of maggots in Mexico his route takes him to some of the most politically volatile & physically demanding places on Earth. Whether climbing the Exalted Mountains in China dodging icebergs in Chile or being taken short on the banks of the Amazon Michael Palin paints a vivid picture of the people & places around him. It was a journey of dazzling surprises & jarring extremes. Beauty & ugliness sophistication & squalor unceasing urban noise & monastic tranquillity.. . This is a record of a year of wonder Michael Palin.