Well, I did make vague promises of a fireworks shot to mark the New Year but there are two reasons why this didn't work out. The first is that my photos were pretty average, and the second is that, as for the fireworks, I have seen better in my neighbours' gardens. Bless the city for trying, but they were really were paltry.

The town, however, was absolutely heaving. There were lots of open air concerts going on, mulled wine being sold, and general bonhomie on the streets. No drunkenness that we saw, though, which is incredibly impressive.

While walking back, we saw this girl on the steps lighting firecrackers, hence her being a bit shrouded in smoke.

And a very very happy 2013 to you!

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