A modest harvest.

Though it's only 2, I'm glad my mum enjoyed savouring Tengah durians. I count myself lucky to be able to spot 2 newly dropped durians last night while on patrol. The craze for picking durians and jungle-trekking for them has probably died down after my mum ate the durians. Mission accomplished. =)
People have fallen ill after large doses of the yellow flesh, grown ulcers and personally, my voice lost clear articulation.

Faced with so many durians these days, most of us at the squadron have probably become experts in choosing and opening it: Smell the butt, feel the thorns, shake the durian; Jab the butt, twist, peel.

With regards to choosing fruits in general, I humbly put forth my views on general choosing.
1. Smell the bottom e.g. Honeydew, durian. There should be a sweeeet smell. Esters yea ?
2. Note the colour, that's quite duh.
3. Feel the softness of the outer skin.
4. Slap it to sense for level of 'wateriness' if it deserves wateriness. e.g. Watermelon (probably the only proper example)
5. Be like an animal. Let your primordial instincts do the job. Be in awe at your innate subconscious skills!

And next week, it's time for rambutans!