Himalaya (Bhutan To The Bay of Bengal)

DVD, Himalaya (Bhutan To The Bay of Bengal)

I hesitate to say it felt a little bit of a limp ending, but there was no crisis at the end, which we've come to expect! The scenery as usual was attractive, and this is the main reason this series was better than 'Sahara' - you can't stare at sand all that much and continue to see new beauty and awe. Michael is as engaging as ever, though the journey has taken its toll and we see more sedate moments, and quieter sights than action or excitement. Still, it keeps the interest and there are some good characters to meet, such as the successful Halal butcher. I felt the series came to a quiet, dignified end rather than a fully satisfying conclusion, but the job was done, and the last series I would consider to be good has ended ('New Europe' was never in the same league as this and the earlier docs). It has been a pleasure sharing these journeys with Michael, and I hope he does another, even if he's being carted around in a bath chair. Here's to the Palin journeys!

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