Good people,
I have just touchd down in London and will be here for a few weeks. With a fast Internet connection I can begin uploading pictures now. Not tonight though. We need some rest. But let me give a last update on the trip.
We did return to the Jackfruit tree but the owner was not to be found. I was more than satisfied with the fruit I had so we left that as is. I know where to go on my next trip.
My wife spotted some "locust" pods for sale roadside in the city. These are long pods that contain a custard tasting medium firm flesh. Delicious. We bought a bunch for about 20 cents. J ing eaten off of them right in the car, I was delighted to see more at a different space later. These were substantially bigger. They lady asked for 60 cents for the bunch. Without haggling I paid here. The pods were not only bigger, there were many more of them. I have brought me with me to London so can snap pictures later.
Of course, I am saving seeds which are embedded in the custard like flesh.
The seeds, by the way, are also edible. The locals make powder called "kenda" from ground up seeds and the add salt, pepper and in some cases dried. My wife (as I type) tells me the seeds for kenda are collected from mature pods, where the flesh is too far gone to eat. Now I wonder if the seeds I have collected will be viable.
That does save me contemplating people eating the flesh, spitting out the seeds and preparing kenda from that.
Ugh.
I was also gifted a unique looking pumpkin - similar to Long of Naples for those who have ever seen one. I brought it to London with us. My aunt also made good on dried pawpaw seeds - two varieties, cacao (plus I have fresh pods), and two varieties of pumpkin.
And she gave me a bonus of 2 more soursops.
I just ate the last of my jackfruit here in london and thus bid you all a good night!
