DANIEL EATS DURIAN FRUIT

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.

I try durian fruit from a roadside stand.

Two small bites are all I can handle.

My driver happily finishes the rest of the durian.

A durian tree. These are very tall and people have been known to be killed when a durian fruit has fallen on their head.

A telephoto view, showing fruit on the branches.

A pile of discarded durian shells by the road.

Imported durian fruit in a shop in Paris.

Emerging from the shop with a durian fruit and mangosteens.

Preparing the durian to eat. It's not easy to get those things open. A hammer and chisel help.

Ready to eat.


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