It has been a miserable day today. Not so cold, but it has rained since at least 5 am. It's now 5pm. Still raining. But out of necessity, I did pop out to my nearest supermarket. It isn't, by far, the greatest supermarket in town. But as a neighbourhood supermarket it is OK and occasionally surprises me.
Anyway I wasn't looking to buy fruit, but thinking of this topic, I swung past the fruit area. Here is what I saw:
Pomelo. These are big news round here. Pomelo central. There are farms all around which you can visit and, for a modest entrance fee pick your own and eat as many as you can cram in. However, if you decide to take one home, then you have to pay top yuan.
I guess most people buy from local markets. I never buy. They are so unpredictable. Usually dry and tasteless, but occasionally lovely.
Kumquats. It's kumquat season.
Green mango.
Kiwi Fuit
Dragon and Star Fruit
Water melon - well out of season and looking sad.
Cantaloupe melons?
There were also six different types of tasteless apples. Chinese apples seldom rise to the occasion.
I'm sure I've forgotten something. If my brains finally recovers, I'll edit.
