RHH's photos with the keyword: durian

In 2011 we were in Singapore and Malayasia for a conference. We tried many different tropical fruits, Jambu, Rambutan, Lychee, Snakefruit and like them all except this one, Durian. Its smell has been described as "turpentine and onions, garnished with a gym sock" and it is banned on the rapid transit system in Singapore because of its smell. The edible part has the texture of custard and is very acidic. The flavor is not bad but the combination of smell and texture was more than I could handle. My wife ate more than I did but even she did not like it. We tried it at a Durian "feast" the last night of the conference when crates of Durian were brought in and opened.

This is the Singapore Opera House on the Esplanade in downtown Singapore. It has been named "the Durian" for its shape, so like the "king of fruits," and though often criticized seems to be a building of which the Singaporeans are very proud. We thought it was beautiful. The photo was taken at a high ISO and the camera was handheld and braced on a railing, so it is not as sharp as it could be, nor is it free from "noise" but it was the best I could do under the circumstances, and is a nice reminder of our time in the beautiful island city of Singapore.