This was the first Bill Bryson that I'd picked up in a while, and the first few chapters had me laughing out loud. I really enjoy the blend of humour, self-deprecation, and history that Bryson brings to his narrative, although after an entire book his voice can be a little bit tiring. I just wanted him to enjoy himself after a while, but of course, having a wonderful day in a beautiful city doesn't make nearly as good a story as various misadventures. A fun wander around Europe, at least, although I think that my favourite Bryson book is still "In a Sunburned Country."