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I love driving through North Wales, especially Llangollen, a town nestled by the River Dee. In summer, the river's flow is gentle enough to paddle in (with caution!). But after a recent heavy rain (post-Storm Dennis), the river transformed! The power and height of the water were incredible, almost reaching the footpath wall. Check out Llangollen - it's worth a visit, rain or shine!

Matsushima, Miyagi is a beautiful seaside town an hour from Sendai. Famous for its fresh oysters, islands, and red bridges, it's a charming place to visit. While the 2011 tsunami impacted the area, the town has recovered remarkably well. I found the quiet, cold atmosphere when I went added to its appeal.

I took a day trip to the 1000-year-old Yamadera Temple in Yamagata, Japan. The climb to the top wasn't too difficult and offered breathtaking views of the valley. It was a quiet day with few other visitors, unlike busier weekends and holidays. The oldest building there is around 400 years old.

Just got back from a trip to Carlisle Castle with the lads! It's a must-see if you're in the area. Learned a lot about its history in the conflicts between England and Scotland, which got me thinking about the potential impact of Brexit on Scotland's future, especially given Carlisle's proximity. I've included a few photos of the castle to give you a taste of what to expect.

I revisited a bookstore in Llangollen, located above a cafe, that I fondly remember from my childhood visits with my grandparents. It's charmingly unchanged, but I wish they had a larger selection of comics, like they did back then. Check out their website!

This photo captures a small, serene shrine nestled within the grounds of Engakuji Temple, located near Kamakura, Japan. The image highlights the traditional Japanese architecture and the peaceful atmosphere of this sacred space.

Discovered this incredible wood carving at Engakuji Shrine near Kamakura! More details to come soon.

A quick photo of the London skyline from near Kings Cross station. The weather is looking up!

It's been an incredible two years at Google! The first year was amazing, but the second year was even better. I spoke at Google IO, traveled to numerous countries giving presentations, and saw Web Intents become a real project. I even got misquoted on TechCrunch! I also spent more time in Liverpool and worked with developers throughout the UK. I'm excited about the future and continuing to improve the user experience on the web.

My first year at Google has been an incredible journey. It's been a whirlwind of experiences, from joining the company after selling my Twitter web-app to working alongside industry experts like Chris Messina and Tim Bray. I started as a Developer Programs Engineer for iGoogle and Google Chrome in London, and later transitioned to a Developer Advocate role. My first month at the Mountain View campus was an intense learning experience. I've traveled extensively, presented at various events (including Google Developer Days in Munich, Moscow, and Prague), and contributed to the launch of the Chrome Web Store. I'm excited to see what the future holds, including speaking at Google IO and working with more developers outside of London.

2010 was a big year! Benjamin joined our family in June. I also joined Google as a Developer Programs Engineer, later transitioning to Developer Advocate, which has been an amazing experience. I've met tons of talented people, traveled a lot, and worked with developers worldwide. I've been busy with projects like creating a Chrome Web Store app, Chrome extensions showcasing the Management API, HTML5Rocks tutorials, and WebIntents. I even got a new LCD TV after years of waiting! In 2011, I'm aiming to code more, release more code, meet more developers, speak at more events, and most importantly, spend more time at home with my family.

Just got back from a whirlwind tour of Europe for the Google Developer Days! We hit Munich, Moscow, and Prague, and it was an amazing experience. I gave talks on Chrome Extensions and building great Web Apps (except in Munich, where a local engineer rocked it). The slides are online: Chrome Extensions (needs experimental mode in Chrome dev channel) and Web Apps. I'll post the code on GitHub soon. Met tons of enthusiastic developers working on incredible projects – everything from protein sequencers to automatic app builders. So much innovation happening! (Side note: bring business cards, folks!) Prague was a particular highlight. Check out some photos from my trip!

I'm heading to Amsterdam for a business trip, my first time back since I was about 7 years old. While I'm there for work, I'm hoping to explore the city in my free time over the next two days and capture some of the experience through photos. I'd love to hear recommendations on things to see and do!

Liverpool John Lennon Airport is in a terrible state! There are not enough chairs, the restaurants are dirty, and it's unbearably hot. I'd rather fly from Manchester or Heathrow than deal with this again.