Random Blue Plaque

I love the blue plaques in London, as they tell you that you have randomly walked into something historically noteworthy...

Last week I was standing in front of the New Zealand House in Haymarket waiting for a friend, and came across this plaque on the wall. Apparently Ho Chi Minh worked at the Carlton Hotel, which once stood on the site. Who would've known!

Breakfast in Shoreditch

A couple of weeks ago I had breakfast at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Shoreditch High Street.

Architecturally, the hotel offers nothing to write home about. Nevertheless, I was pleasantly surprised by the nice view across the City from the top floor cafe. Having breakfast in front of the ever-growing London skyline, with the London overground trains running below like toy trains, is kind of nice! :)