1 a.m. Wiesbaden

It's not the greatest firework picture ever but it does give a flavour of what it's like here at New Year. As you can see there are fireworks going off right across the city, and this was taken about an hour after midnight. You can imagine what it was like at exactly midnight...

Last year Moot spent most of Silvester hiding in one or other of the wardrobes, this year he was having none of that. This year he was asleep under the coffee table downstairs. I kept going to check on him but I stopped after I woke him up for the 6th time. No idea why but he was totally chilled all day and night. I think we were all pleased about that.

So. Here's to the challenges and the changes that 2013 will bring. This will be a Great Year.