After the party we had a real lazy day. We got up late and really did very little other than some shopping at the local shops. The highlight was when Gerry to us to the local fruit stall holders to try durian and marang.
This island is famous for the durian, but its reputation as the worlds most foulest smelling fruit is well justified. Most hotels ban it from their premises as well as airlines refuse to take it on board due to its pungent aroma. Of course we tried it and a related cousin, marang. The durian was disgusting, tasting of garlic and fried onions with a very pulpy consistency. The marang was more pleasant and fruit like, but still very soft and pulpy.
We stopped off for some more 'safe' fruit, mangostine, which we ate as we went back to the hotel. We then had an afternoon by the pool before meeting up with Larry, Ramon, Eric, Gerry and George for an excellent Chinese meal followed by several desert tastings before retiring to bed - full to bursting again!
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