I decided that I should show my face with the staff tonight but had to fit this around my intensified fitness regime. This is aimed at bringing me to a peak of physical fitness and shape for a trip I have planned with the Memsahib at the end of next week. Can't say too much at this point - but more will become clear soon.

I met up with the staff at a local hostelry and then we repaired to a local restaurant for an exercise in fine Cantonese dining. Now, back in the hotel I'm pounding the treadmill again.