Hoi Wim en Annemarie,

Al fantstische ervaringen zo te zien in nog maar zo korte tijd. Mooi hoor.
De fruitboom waar Annemarie bij staat is waarschijnlijk een Durian ( als hij vrij harde stekels heeft) anders is het een Jackfruit denk ik. Ik heb de beschrijvingen van wikipedia erbij gedaan ( zie hieronder). Veel plezier verder.

The durian (pronounced /?d??ri?n/)[1] is the fruit of several tree species belonging to the genus Durio and the Malvaceae family[2][3] (although some taxonomists place Durio in a distinct family, Durionaceae[3]). Widely-known and revered in southeast Asia as the "king of fruits", the durian is distinctive for its large size, unique odour, and formidable thorn-covered husk. The fruit can grow as large as 30 centimetres (12 in) long and 15 centimetres (6 in) in diameter, and it typically weighs one to three kilograms (2 to 7 lb). Its shape ranges from oblong to round, the colour of its husk green to brown, and its flesh pale-yellow to red, depending on the species.

The edible flesh emits a distinctive odour, strong and penetrating even when the husk is intact. Some people regard the durian as fragrant; others find the aroma overpowering and offensive. The smell evokes reactions from deep appreciation to intense disgust. The odour has led to the fruit's banishment from certain hotels and public transportation in southeast Asia.

The jackfruit (Artocarpus heterophyllus) is a species of tree of the mulberry family (Moraceae) native to parts of South and Southeast Asia. It is well suited to tropical lowlands. Its fruit is the largest tree borne fruit in the world[1], seldom less than about 25 cm (10 in) in diameter. Even a relatively thin tree, around 10 cm (4 in) diameter, can bear large fruit. The fruits can reach 36 kg (80 lbs) in weight and up to 90 cm (36 in) long and 50 cm (20 in) in diameter. The jackfruit is something of an acquired taste, but it is very popular in many parts of the world. The sweet yellow sheaths around the seeds are about 3–5 mm thick and have a taste similar to that of pineapple, but milder and less juicy.

Het is de durian, "the fruit that tastes like heaven and smells like hell". De durian heeft grotere stekels dan de nangka (Jackfruit) en is lichtgelig/wit van binnen, i.t.t. de nangka die donkergeel/oranje van binnen is. Ik kan je alleen maar aanraden het vruchtvlees te proeven, ONDANKS de penetrante geur is de smaak echt goed (dat op zich is dus een rare gewaarwording!)

Hartstikke leuk dat we dankzij jullie blog een beetje mee kunnen reizen en genieten (thanks!). Veel plezier nog en de hartelijke groeten!

gewoon geweldig!!!!heerlijk!!!!!