In his view , Newby 's writing has aged , but like old wine , it goes down smoothly , and remains invigorating .
Pickering noted that Newby 's combination of whimsy with close observation fitted in to the British travel writing tradition .
In Pickering 's view , Newby 's writing has aged , but like old wine , it goes down smoothly , and remains invigorating .
Pickering noted that Newby 's combination of whimsy with close observation fitted in to the British travel writing tradition .