Bangkok, Thailand (29.07.2013)
This woman at Or Tor Kor Market in Bangkok claims to sell the best Durian in Thailand. As I am not a fan of the smelly fruit I couldn’t tell you if the claims are founded.
For those who don’t know, the Durian is a popular local delicacy in Southeast Asia often referred to as the King of Fruits. People tend to love it or hate it.
Wikipedia explains, “The edible flesh emits a distinctive odour that is strong and penetrating even when the husk is intact. The smell evokes reactions from deep appreciation to intense disgust, and has been described variously as almonds, rotten onions, turpentine, raw sewage. The persistence of its odour has led to the fruit’s banishment from certain hotels and public transportation.”
My friend Alderina purchased some of this top quality Durian, which meant security wouldn’t let us on the subway. (Seriously, it smells that bad.) As a result we ended up taking a taxi ride with a man who turned out to be the most terrifying driver and one of the most crazed people I have ever encountered. *shudders at the memory*
the wonders 
The way they package it looked interesting… never seen it packed that way before.
I think the gladwrap is an attempt to seal in the scent. It doesn’t work 🙂
Vividly remember that crazy taxi driver. Hahaha
I still have nightmares *shudders*