Our "globe-trotting", resident medic is due to return to base this week sometime ... following his nostalgic, memorable and - by all accounts from the man himself - hugely enjoyable reacquaintance with the Philippine Islands [which he last visited in 1977!].

I'm sure Alan's many friends here on the forum - eagerly awaiting the latest update on his adventures over the last three weeks - would wish to join me in extending to him a very warm back to the fold!