Experimental fruiting number two took place as we cut open “maracuya” or what looked like green wrinkled alien brains. Seedy sacks with dark centers oozed forward and for a moment we all eyed it with hesitation. “Guts anyone?” I heard the thought in my head by did not want to influence the smaller eaters with visuals. Natalie took the first bite, brave girl, and we all waited watching the reactions on her face. “Hmm, not bad” she commented still chewing. “A little sour.”
That’s it? That’s all? You bite into alien brains and they’re a little sour? I had to see for myself so I scooped a little of the slimy yellow matter with dark seeds and chewed quickly, somehow afraid it would come alive in my mouth. A tart, tangy taste flooded my taste buds and I couldn’t tell if I liked it, or wanted to spit it out. I took another spoonful and then a third. Figuring I’d given it enough time to make an impression, I ruled it was too sour for continual consumption and laid my spoon aside. Experiment complete. Conclusion: “maracuya” also known as “passion fruit”, although mixing will with other fruits, is not of most people’s liking by its self. Future uses for it in this household? Juicing, that’s it.
I’ve seen two walking sticks since we’ve moved here. I can't recall seeing one after we moved from the mountains to the city. That was years ago and now I'm awash with childish glee and awe at the sight of them. One was clinging to the stroller simply enjoying the view when it was nearly turned into a hand wielding weapon of imagination by little man who loves sticks more then toy cars. Only this one was alive and twitched before he could reach it, causing a squeal and a quick withdrawal of hands. The second was at Buena Vista Lodge and was lurching its way across the path. An insect that looks like a stick? Designed in perfect replication of the arbor branches we see on the side of the road. I can’t help but marvel at the perfection and interest in God’s creation.
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