Here's an assortment of the grapes, oranges and a banana. the grapes and oranges were absolutely amazing. Nothing against the banana but I only really included it in the picture for you to get an idea of the size of the other fruit.
I was shocked at how big the grapes were and even more shocked at how big the seeds inside were. Each grape had about two or three of these bad boys inside. By the way, this wasn't the biggest grape, just the last one I had left before realizing I should probably take a picture.
I was so impressed by the fruit I had to say something to the fruit vendor in front of my apartment that sold them to me. Unfortunately, my Chinese is not good enough yet to compliment someone on their fruit so I had to make do by pointing to his grapes, rubbing my belly, and making a Homer Simpson drooling face. I think he figured it out. Anyway, I asked if I could take his picture and he was also very proud to stand with his fruit. If you're ever in the Nanshan District of Shenzhen and want to try some of the most amazing fruit you'll ever eat in your life, I strongly recommend stopping by. From the Main Gate of Shenzhen University, walk west on Taoyuan Road, past the Government Building and you'll see the guy on your left before reaching the bus stop. He's usually there after 5 pm.
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During my travels throughout China, I must have taken hundreds of pictures of food; different kinds of meat dishes, fish and vegetables, but never any fruit. Well, the other day that all changed when I had what I can only refer to as a "When Harry Met Sally" diner experience after eating a ping pong ball-sized grape. I knew instantly that this would be my first picture of fruit and that I had to share it with you. Some of you may be wondering about the how they grow their fruit here in China. Is it organic? Do they use pesticides, chemicals, etc? Well, I have to tell you, this fruit is so amazingly good, the second you eat a piece you won't care where it came from, you'll just want more!
