Loved reading all about bananas, but what about a bit of an international perspective. Here in Australia, following cyclone Larry which destroyed many of our major banana crops in the past year, the price of bananas has leapt to about $16.00 a kilo, which is about $20US$. I haven't eaten a banana in about six months because of the cost. If anyone wants to send me a case of them, please, be my guest.

I miss them. I miss their idiosyncratic twisted shape, their cool tropical taste, and their kind of slimy texture. I miss the potassium hit they give me, and I miss the luscious sweet snack they afford. I miss their every dayness. A banana should not be a luxury item.

Bring back the cheap banana and bring it back soon. Please!