This is perhaps the coolest looking fruit I have ever seen-this is also the sole reason I ate half of one. The white flesh on the inside, spotted with seeds resembling that of a kiwi, provide a stark contrast to the pinky purple sponge-like exterior-also adorned with yellow leaves (really just "leaf-like") that extend from all parts of the oval body. Its appearance made me think, time and again, even after each bite, that it would be good. In opposition to its vibrant appearance, it tastes very bland...

First stop...Hong Kong. Camila lives on the island of Stanley, which is about 10 minutes away from central Hong Kong. Right outside the door of her apartment complex begins Stanley Market-a New York style "China Town"(no pun intended) braided throughout the streets. It offers everything from clothing and jewelery to books, toys and magically heating gel packs (thats another story). Down the street there is a McDonalds, a Starbucks, a Gelato shop, a bakery, and what we have affectionatly come to know as "Tasty" (actually spelled Taste). We raided the bakery no less than 3 times on the first day. This modern grocery store offers intriguing combinations to every basic bread. For a dollar you can get a tuna and cheese roll, 

a corn, ham, and tomato bun, a sweet roll-thats a small loaf infused will a jelly-like coconut center, cheesy puff balls, and the list goes on. We even saw 3 types of the elusive special K (China is holding out on you, Nicole). Special K aside, even the produce is so abundant. There are fruits that I have never even heard of- I have yet to try the lychee but the dragonfruit seemed the most interesting (yeah....see the next post).

Stanley Market 

(taken from apartment roof)