I’ve been violently reminded that all FT’s from 35 years-of-age should carry at least £20,000 in their back pocket (insurance policy could be unacceptable in an emergency) when working or traveling in China.

I arrived in Dali on 13th accompanied by, my, son, my daughter and my wife. The following day our hired van had just pulled up to the foot of a mountain, when I had a heart attack. By the next day my wife was told I was dying and asked to sign a letter to that effect by the hospital.

Anyway, with the help of a stent I pulled through but remain fragile in wife’s home village. So got through a flight some taxis and a train journey.

I’m bound to say that the treatment I received in hospital was adequate.

I don’t think Esther understands ; she keeps well away from me- not used to that.

Well, I have been warned before that I could go home in a body-bag….hope not, we return 28th.

Really sorry for any posters from Manchester. I have to say that my views for correcting matters have not changed.