Leaving the Forum ... for a while !

[Doc Alan]

Friends have been asking if I am definitely returning to the Philippines, with kind offers of hospitality !


My plan is to fly from Heathrow by Cathay Pacific on Tuesday ( 14 Jan ). A few nights in Manila, a week in Baguio then a week in Boracay ( never been to either before ). Finally another few nights in Manila before flying back on 4 February.


Best wishes and good health to all members, wherever you may be in the next few weeks !

[mickcant]

Have a good trip, Doc.
Mick.

[grahamw48]

Have a great trip Alan....we may cross paths in Manila.

[Ako Si Jamie]

Have a super trip Doc

[Steve.r]

Have a great trip Alan. You are welcome to visit Bongabon if you have time. Just pm me

[gWaPito]

have a great trip Alan..Defo the time for members to be on their hols

[rani]

Enjoy, Doc Alan

[cheekee]

Have a lovely time.

[fred]

Wishing you a good trip Doc!!
I just hope it stops raining for your arrival..

[raynaputi]

Have a good trip Doc!

[Michael Parnham]

Hope you have a very enjoyable journey Alan, you'll be missed by all!

[Terpe]

I'm sure you'll be having a wonderful holiday Alan

Have a safe trip ....Bon Voyage

[imagine]

have a great more fun in the philippines

just arrived in manila today, here to go to immigration on monday then i hear its ten working days before receiving residency i card

[bigmarco]

Good for you Doc
Have a safe and enjoyable trip.

[Rory]

You have a great time Alan. Having been to Boracay i can say it is great place to relax with fantastic food.

[Arthur Little]

Haven't been to either Boracay or Baguio, Alan ... but we're hoping to rectify that during our next visit to the Phils - within the coming year - if all goes according to plan.

Myrna, of course, often attended Summer Camps for Teachers held annually at the latter location.

Both of us wish you a wonderful holiday. Enjoy it to the full.

[purple]

Have a good trip Doc Alan..and don't forget to bring something to wrap you warm in Baguio because its really cold there specially in the night..

Enjoy Boracay as well. I miss that place..its all I think of when I'm day dreaming...and bring some warmth when you come back.

[Doc Alan]

Thank you all for your kind wishes

Mick - best wishes

Graham Enjoy your own trip ( oh, don't forget your tablet ). Indeed, our paths may cross - if not in Manila, then sunny Yorkshire .

Jamie - your videos were an inspiration .

Steve.r - I do indeed hope we may meet in Bongabon, will be in touch .

gWaPito - enjoy your own holiday .

Rani - salamat kaibigan .

Cheekee - enjoy Cebu, young man .

Fred - hopefully it will be dry, and I'm prepared for frost as experienced recently in Benguet - colder than Scarborough .

Rayna - salamat, I know you're envious .

Michael - thank you

Terpe - thank you and best wishes to you both

Imagine - salamat kaibigan ( I'm sure you're fluent by now )

Marco - thank you and hope all is well with you and yours

Rory - thank you my friend .

Arthur and Myrna - thank you, and I'm sure you're looking forward to your OWN trip in the near future .

Purple - just seen your message Rohany, salamat - I will not be camping there !!

[sars_notd_virus]

Have a safe and wonderful trip Doc Alan

[Doc Alan]

Have a safe and wonderful trip Doc Alan

Thanks Mari .

[Dedworth]

Have a great trip Doc & remember to try Crafty's Rooftop Bar on Boracay - it helped keep me sane there

[Doc Alan]

Have a great trip Doc & remember to try Crafty's Rooftop Bar on Boracay - it helped keep me sane there

Thanks Ded I remembered you suggested this Bar to me, and I understand the varying opinions about Boracay ! Have to say I'm looking forward to the contrasts of Manila, northern Luzon, and Boracay as I'm meeting good friends in all three For sure there ought to be great photo opportunities .

[Rosie1958]

Bon Voyage ....... have a truly wonderful holiday Doc Alan!!

[Doc Alan]

Bon Voyage ....... have a truly wonderful holiday Doc Alan!!

Thank you so much Rosie .

Catching the train to London today, for tomorrow's morning flight - so please forgive me if I don't manage to reply to any other messages. I appreciate them all .

[SimonH]

Safe trip Doc, have a cold SM for me

[Doc Alan]

I had a great holiday, and happy to read that Graham, Cheekee and other members also had good recent trips to the Philippines !

Photos uploaded in “ Pictures “ section for those who are interested. Tagay !!

[grahamw48]

Welcome back Alan !

Looking forward to seeing the pictures.

[stevie c]

A warm welcome back doc

[Doc Alan]

Thank you SimonH ( your message here was too late for my response, but we had already chatted by PM ) .

Stevie C, thank you for your welcome message .

Graham - thanks also - you're a brave man posting your karaoke videos .

[grahamw48]

Thank you SimonH ( your message here was too late for my response, but we had already chatted by PM ) .

Stevie C, thank you for your welcome message .

Graham - thanks also - you're a brave man posting your karaoke videos .

The worst are yet to come !