Durian

Today I tried the infamous fruit of southeast asia called a durian. Durians are in a pod like shell and when they are opened, they stink to high heaven. However, many locals love the taste. Many public places, such as hotels, do not allow durians inside. My colleague Leow Cheng Ling brought in a durian that was already "shelled" and enclosed in tupperware. Still, when she opened it, there was that famous odor. Some have explained it as rotting flesh. To me, it was not terrible. Definitely not good, but not as bad as I was expecting. I was hesitant, but knew I had to try some if I was going to make the grade in the office. I tried it and the taste was hard to explain. Not really that strong, but it lasts in your mouth for a long time. So, even though I did not find it that bad, it got worse later as it remained. For those who don't believe I tried it, here is the proof.