Himalaya (Abridged) Audiobook

" This book was 9 CDs long, and it seemed to take a really long time to get through. Michael Palin traveled through the Himalayas to film stuff for the BBC. He wrote this travelogue, too. I think the trip was somewhere around 4 months, and I think he narrated something for almost every day of the journey. The beginning of the trip really didn't grab my attention for some reason. He started in Pakistan, and I guess I just don't have any real connection to Pakistan. I didn't think we'd make end of the story. However, it became a little more interesting when he went into India, and some of the other countries along the way. He hiked up some mountains, talked to the Dalai Lama and some other people, and saw some elephants. There were other descriptions throughout which made me chuckle, but really the trip was a bit uneventful, and I found myself zoning out quite a bit, and had to force myself to pay attention. Nothing terribly exciting happened... I mean, someone got kidnapped and then reappeared, but it just kinda happened and there was nothing to get worked up about. We made it to the end, but I definitely found myself spacing out a lot along the way, as it was less than riveting. "

" Ex-Monty Python goes travelling. Great humor. "

" Not bad, not my favourite of his travel books, but as it was the audio version read by the Author, give it 4 stars. "

" I found this book to be kinda slow and boring. I listened to it on audiobook and found myself constantly daydreaming and the story continuously running together. There were a few interesting parts to the book, but ultimately, I was unimpressed. "

" This time he travels at a slightly less break-neck speed thru Pakistan, India, Nepal, Tibet, a tiny bit of China, and Bangladesh. Since these are all places I've either been to or would love to visit, this is a great window into that part of the world. which reminds me, i need to get my passport updated... "

" Very much a Monty Python fan and I enjoyed his take on a travel book. He's a personable guy and has a good outlook. "

" Excellent overview of the Himalaya with enough detail & humour to hold your interest as you read it. "

" Monty Python's Michael Palin traverses the Himalayas to experience the diversity of culture and landscape along these mountains. Really makes me want to go there! "

" Michael Palin is always enjoyable to read. This book is no exception. Really enjoyed it from the first page to the last page. "

" Third Palin travel book but first I've actually read -- other two I listened to on cd. This time I listened and followed along with the book, especially enjoyed the great photography. Next up is Palin's Full Circle. "

" Palin is a good writer but he gets giddy at times, not that one should not be in awe of these wonders, but it could have been a whole lot better with some wiseass skepticism "

" It is written with a nice sense of Humour and Palin has a flair for this particular genre. "

" A fun and educational book about the Himalaya's and the people who live there. Good book but not as entertaining as some of Palin's earlier travel books. "

" Outstanding photography and text by the longtime Monty Python member and world traveller of one of the world's great places. "

" like all the other palin travel books i've read, this one was really good. i do have to say though, that there wasn't as much writing in this one as some of the others and that was a bit disappointing. still a good read though. "

" I was struck by his down to earth personality and found that he is very good with person as on Himalaya's BBC Program. So I bought the book. It contains his diary through the countries in Himalaya's range. Very inspiring and great narration. "

" Gorgeous photography accompanies a witty and interesting travel journal. "

" Good old Palin, he never disappoints. This is perhaps the best of his travel books, along with Sahara. "

" Great pictures! Wonderful, humorous descriptions. Who wouldn't want to read Palin's journal? A more detailed companion to his miniseries. "

" Audio book version read by the author. This is a day by day narrative of his journey through the Himalaya mountain region. Michael Palin has a voice somewhere between Judy Dench and Wallace of "Wallace & Gromit". I would have enjoyed it better if I had a map because he visits some remote areas. "

" pleasant travel audiobook, well narrated by Michael Palin himself "

" Very informative and takes you to a journey in the mountains, people living there and their cultures "

" Gorgeous photography accompanies a witty and interesting travel journal. "

" Good old Palin, he never disappoints. This is perhaps the best of his travel books, along with Sahara. "

" I found this book to be kinda slow and boring. I listened to it on audiobook and found myself constantly daydreaming and the story continuously running together. There were a few interesting parts to the book, but ultimately, I was unimpressed. "

" Less satisfying than watching the TV series. Some great pictures though. "

" Fun book, with nice pictures as Palin films around the Himalayas. Not a lot of background and a lot of silly jokes. His trip was quite superficial and revolved more around his filming schedule rather than being a meaningful memoir about amazing places. "

" Excellent overview of the Himalaya with enough detail & humour to hold your interest as you read it. "

" Very informative and takes you to a journey in the mountains, people living there and their cultures "

" Monty Python's Michael Palin traverses the Himalayas to experience the diversity of culture and landscape along these mountains. Really makes me want to go there! "

" Great pictures! Wonderful, humorous descriptions. Who wouldn't want to read Palin's journal? A more detailed companion to his miniseries. "

" A fun and educational book about the Himalaya's and the people who live there. Good book but not as entertaining as some of Palin's earlier travel books. "