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Durian, the infamous tropical fruit, banned in hotels and public transportation because of its foul odor, but craved by many who have become accustomed to it. "Like eating custard in a sewer." I have tried the fresh fruit twice, first in Bali in 1988, then in Paris in 1992. I have also purchased durian ice cream from Polly Ann's in San Francisco. I brought it to a party once. Everyone thought there was a gas leak in the stove! |
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Fruit stand in Bali. Durian fruit are at far right. Also shown are mangosteens (my favorite fruit in the world), rambutans, and other fruits. |
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I try durian fruit from a roadside stand. |
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Two small bites are all I can handle. |
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My driver happily finishes the rest of the durian. |
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A durian tree. These are very tall and people have been known to be killed when a durian fruit has fallen on their head. |
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A telephoto view, showing fruit on the branches. |
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A pile of discarded durian shells by the road. |
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Imported durian fruit in a shop in Paris. |
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Emerging from the shop with a durian fruit and mangosteens. |
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Preparing the durian to eat. It's not easy to get those things open. A hammer and chisel help. |
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Ready to eat. |
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