December 2009
Okay, we've been here a month and a half so it was about time to take the plunge and try the infamous Durian fruit. It smells very odd. In fact you're not allowed to bring it on the subway, in a taxi or into a hotel. I think the smell tends to linger.
Our landlord, Albert took us on a field trip to Bugis and Sim Lim. He has been so helpful getting us squared away with reference points, shopping options, a tour of the neighborhood and which buses to take to get us where we want to go. Bugis is supposedly the largest outdoor market area in Singapore. We only did a quick run through, so it will definitely be a spot to return. The fruit stands and food stands here are amazing. Sim Lim is a building at least 7 stories tall that carries almost nothing but electronic equipment, parts, pieces and computer stuff. Brian is in heaven there. So is Albert. I draw the parallel of it being like me bringing Brian into a craft store with me. Shopping for electronics is not my idea of a fun afternoon. Although we did get a transformer so that I could run my sewing machine here. Oooooooohhhhhhhh beautiful fabrics in Singapore.
Back to our Durian Experience. In Bugis, we came across a huge fruit stand where a gentleman was cutting and packaging Durian Fruit. We asked for a taste as we really didn't want to buy an entire package. The girls and I put on our brave hats and took a bite. Definitely not a favorite. We're told it is an acquired taste. Uhmmmm. I'm not sure we're willing to develop that.
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