Published by Alyssa Marsh, Duke Women's Swimming and Diving
Fruits I enjoyed during my first week
An exciting part about traveling around the world is trying all of the distinct types of food. In Vietnam, l specifically enjoyed tasting their unique fruits. One of the first things my group did upon arriving in Long Mỹ was explore the local market. As we walked around, the Vietnamese coaches suggested we try different fruits. Some are bright, and some are plain but they all taste great (in my opinion). Fruits are offered at all the meals here and are in abundance during this season. Here are some of my favorites I have discovered so far in Vietnam!
Durian – This fruit has a strong smell, and you either love it or hate it. It is large, green, and spiky.Vietnamese Grapefruit is not quite as juicy or tart as American grapefruit, and you eat it like an orange slice.Jackfruit – a burst of flavor.
These are all over Vietnam. We had some fresh on the riverboat trip. Usually I am not a fan of coconut water from the bottle, but it is delicious straight from the fruit.Peeling a Sapodilla with a knife. It looks like a potato on the outside, but a juicy fruit on the inside.Rambooton – my personal favorite.
bring some home!!