Epilogue

It ended as it began: with an unexpected adventure.

Having travelled across the world without any problems, catching planes, trains and (various) automobiles, I ran into a teeny tiny glitch at JFK - American Airlines had failed to book me onto my flight. Ah. At one stage I thought I would make my original 6pm flight, but it quickly became clear that, in spite of my many months of training in running for flights I was inches from missing, even my tremendous, Olympic, plane-chasing capacity was no match for the vigilant checks, passport squints and stern glares of (American) security in under half an hour.

Waitlisted, I did my time, and was rewarded with…a seat! Always good to have your negotiation skills put to the test. Diplomacy and patience were also skills much tested at this point. Ticket gleefully in hand, I did a little victory dance at the boarding gate, to the great entertainment of the hundreds of passengers waiting to the 9pm flight to Madrid. From there the trip was as smooth, luscious and silky as a Galaxy chocolate advert, if you discount the plane food. I arrived into London at 2pm the following day, straight into the waiting arms of Mummy Pea, and minus my rucksack, with which I have since been joyfully reunited.

My very first priority when back home? The Perfect Cup of Tea. Utter bliss.




What will Lex do Next?

Well might you ask. There are many tricks up my sleeve, and I will be sure to get back to you on that when safely esconced in the next chapter of my little life. But for now…

By various accounts/feedback/encouragement I've received, it seems there are quite a few more readers out in the webosphere than I had ever expected. So, for those of you who'd like to feast your eyes on even more virtual scribbles, check this out:

www.scribblethenibbles.blogspot.com

A blog which lives and breathes already as I type.

It's taken me four months to admit my addiction and accept it for what it really is: a true passion. I love food. I'm no longer going to apologise for it! So this will be a blog dedicated entirely to food and my food adventures. I intend to be entirely responsible for an enormous debate on the ultimate dish. Hope to hear some contributions...