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In this adventurous account, Palin and his television crew embark on a groundbreaking circumnavigation of the Pacific Rim, revealing the vastness of the world he has yet to explore. Over nearly a year, he traverses eighteen countries bordering the largest ocean, marking his journey with volcanoes that serve as milestones. He climbs an active volcano, navigates mountains and gorges, crosses glaciers, and dodges icebergs, following major rivers like the Yangtze and Amazon to some of the planet's most remote locations. Palin's encounters with diverse people bring unexpected surprises and valuable life lessons. He visits a Gulag camp in Siberia with a survivor, engages with head-hunters in Borneo, samples maggots in Mexico, and rustles camels in Australia. His experiences include being stood up on a date in Adelaide, facing urgent situations on the Amazon's banks, landing a plane in Seattle, and singing with the Pacific Fleet choir in Vladivostok. This journey captures the essence of a lifetime of exploration, showcasing a world that is often colorful, sometimes unsettling, frequently thrilling, and almost always breathtaking, all set against the backdrop of the Pacific Ocean.