The Deadly Durian: An Offense to the Senses

I can only think that durian was first passed off as edible as a joke. Now huge forests of durian trees grow in South East Asia, and durian is regarded by many as the king of fruits. I say it is the fruit of the emperor with no clothes. It seems people sense a variety of scents, varying from sweet to revolting. I am in the latter group. When I lived in Singapore, I couldn’t go into a grocery store if a sliced durian was for sale. The odor set off my gag reflex at the first whiff. I offer no apologies to the lovers of this odiferous fruit.

Travel Theme: Fruit