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January 1st 2010
Published: January 3rd 2010
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What another fantastic year! 2010 has a lot to live up to if it's going to be anywhere near as exciting and rewarding as 2009. Over the past 12 months we've been lucky enough to bask in the love and support of our wonderful family, spend quality time with cherished friends, visit some amazing sites in exotic countries, challenge ourselves (running with the bulls anyone?), acquire new skills and h... Read Full Entry



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Will I break it?Will I break it?
Will I break it?

Brendon holding the beautiful and brand new Sophie Ann Agmen-Smith Born 4th April 2009
Grandma & Grandpa Agmen-SmithGrandma & Grandpa Agmen-Smith
Grandma & Grandpa Agmen-Smith

Well they may not like the idea of being called 'Grandma / pa' but boy do they love being Grandparents.
Apres Ski partyApres Ski party
Apres Ski party

Jo & Luke loved Apres Ski time so much they deicded to recreate it with a party back in Marylebone. Note Colin's fake 'Goggles tan'.
Our NieceOur Niece
Our Niece

Me, David & Brendon holding the first new Grandchild in the Agmen-Smith clan
Proof that Brendon does eat fishProof that Brendon does eat fish
Proof that Brendon does eat fish

Yup - this was the first of many delicious dinners we had in Budapest.
Budapest from the castle Budapest from the castle
Budapest from the castle

Brendon, Holly, JO, Luke & front row, had a short break (with Nick who's taking the pic) in Hungary's scenic capital city.
The Labyrinth of Buda CastleThe Labyrinth of Buda Castle
The Labyrinth of Buda Castle

We spent many hours exploring this ancient labyrinth underneath the castle
Fine dining in BudapestFine dining in Budapest
Fine dining in Budapest

Dio restaurant where we enjoyed one of the finest meals we've ever had - at decent prices - food that far outclassed the Michelin Star meal we had had the week previous. It's a 'must do' while in Budapest.
St Stephen's Basilica, BudapestSt Stephen's Basilica, Budapest
St Stephen's Basilica, Budapest

Budapest is jaw droppingly beautiful at night, with all the famous landmarks shining brightly.
Celebrating Hungary Revolution Day  - 15th MarchCelebrating Hungary Revolution Day  - 15th March
Celebrating Hungary Revolution Day - 15th March

A luck would have it, my b'day happens to be a very special day in Hungary. Often the opportunity for violent uprising - the year before had included tanks and running battles with rioters. This year, apart from the masses of heavily armed riot police and someone running our way to get out of the mob that was rioting, it was largely peaceful.
Am I in an asylumAm I in an asylum
Am I in an asylum

The rather asutere and forboding changing rooms for the stunning Szecheny Baths
Altes MuseumAltes Museum
Altes Museum

The 'Old Museum' on Berlin's Museum Island - site of historical speeches by a certain Adolf Hitler.
The Holocaust MemorialThe Holocaust Memorial
The Holocaust Memorial

Right near where Hitler's bunker was.
Token shot of Brandenburg GateToken shot of Brandenburg Gate
Token shot of Brandenburg Gate

How could you go to Berlin and not take a photo of this famous symbol of peace, freedom - and the end of the Berlin Wall.
Checkpoint CharlieCheckpoint Charlie
Checkpoint Charlie

Another infamous Landmark - checkpoint station between East & West Germany.
The East Side GalleryThe East Side Gallery
The East Side Gallery

Very little of the Berlin wall was left standing - this part has been transformed to a gallery of graffiti art.



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