ok...first of all, Shane's house is a stunner. It's immaculate, warm, comfortably and thoughfully furnished. The kitchen is a Cook's Kitchen, if i had been afforded more time during my short stay in London i would have made better use of it...the location is excellent, right in the heart of Hackney Wick, only a short walk from the station. After a long and tiring flight i got myself properly lost on my way to Shane's place, and he came out in the middle of the night to pick me up when i called pleading for help...and as soon as we arrived home I had a glass of wine put in my hand...Shane is a born and bred Londoner with all the incumbent wit and local knowledge. Aside from being an exceptionally generous and attentive host, he is also an all round Capital Fellow, and it was an utter pleasure to have made the acquaintance of such a stellar individual!