Fruits for Granted

It is such a cliche to say don't take anything for granted, be grateful instead, bla bla bla. The fact is that we hear sayings so many times a day (blame Blackberry Broadcast Message for that) they feel so lame and worn out.

I hate cliches. And I take things for granted. But a recent stroll to the supermarket changed me. A bit ;)

These pictures (all prices are approximate) show how fruits that I got so easily (and cheaply!) in Indonesia cost an enormous amount of Dirham that I don't want to spend.

Papaya. IDR 67,500 per kg.
In Indonesia: IDR 3,000 per kg.


Coconut. IDR 20,000 per piece.
In Indonesia: IDR 5,000 per piece.


Rambutan. IDR 42,500 per pack.
In Indonesia: IDR 10,000 per kg (less for that pack!)


Durian. IDR 90,000 per kg.
In Indonesia: IDR 20,000 per kg.

Crazy, eh? They say that all fruits here are imported. But look at the prices! Fruits from Southeast Asia are so exotic and expensive here in the desert.

No longer will I take fruits for granted when I go back to Indonesia! I will eat all the papayas I can lay my hands on!

And now is the moment for some funny pictures:

Indoinisa.


Pineapple Baby. Uber cute.

Comments

  1. prettyinpinkApril 24, 2012 at 1:09 AM

    Hi there!

    Found ur blog upon random blogwalking, am indonesian as well. :)

    Yeah, its true i guess sometimes we take things for granted, like a few days ago i went to traditional market and realized that the vendors there easily threw away veggies or fruits that has few defect just because they're cheap by the price...

    Its sad to know that we're really blessed in indonesia but instead of realizing it, we take things for granted :(

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  2. Acne Prone WifeApril 25, 2012 at 1:11 AM

    Hi prettyinpink! Every time I see market vendors throw their veggies and fruits, I want to pile them up and bring them home for my always hungry turtles! LOL.

    Btw, baru aja intip blog kamu. Ayo update dong :D

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