One thing we had wanted to try since arriving in Malaysia was durian, a large fruit that is extremely popular here. It has a very distinctive odor and taste, and there are people who love it and people who hate it (there doesn't seem to be a middle ground). We happened upon a vendor selling little baked pastries stuffed with various things including durian, so we thought it would be the perfect way to get a taste before committing to eating the fruit on its own. Well, we are definitely in the group of haters of durian, and I can't even begin to describe how vile it tastes. There are so many other great dishes to sample in Malaysia that I don't feel too bad about not enjoying durian.
Next stops in our Malaysian adventure will be the Cameron Highlands, George Town, and Langkawi.