It’s been several months since our trip to Hawaii. It seems like a lifetime ago with all the not-so-fun stuff that’s happened since then. I almost didn’t write a post tonight because my brain is void of original ideas. I almost gave into the blues, but I decided I couldn’t let the bumps in life get to me.
Since I live in the desert, the ocean is a mesmerizing novelty to me. I’m fascinated by all things water. (Hey, when rainfall is measured in one hundredths of an inch, water is seen as a gift.) We went for a walk along an ocean-front path and I played the part of obvious tourist. I mean, what local would take pictures of surfboards or oceanfront umbrellas?
There is one thing from Hawaii I miss the most. (The title of this post gives it away.) Mangoes. Yes, mangoes. Since we got back to Arizona from Hawaii, I’ve purchased at least twenty mangoes trying to duplicate the juicy, flavorful ones I bought in Hawaii. Only two of them tasted pretty good, and those were nowhere close to the ones I ate on vacation. The Hawaiian mangoes were so good; I contemplated hiding them on my person and praying I got through agricultural inspection. (The fact I would consider smuggling mangoes could also be a sign of other psychological issues, but I won’t go into that here :))
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I am TOTALLY about mangoes also. My daughter got hooked on them too. This year at my market they have had lots of mangoes on sale, 50 cents a piece. They are also fabulous as dried fruit. yum yum yum.
I didn’t care for the dried mangoes…I think it was the texture that got to me. Fresh ones are so yummy, though 🙂 Thanks for joining in the mango appreciation tonight, Patty!
Did you see a mango today? Or better yet, eat one? Hmmm, what was your inspiration for this post today? 🙂 I LOVE mangoes, too. The ones from back home (tropical East) are soooooo incredibly good! Now I want some mangoes. (Pout).
No, Sandra…unfortunately, I have not been exposed to any mangoes lately. Oddly, the inspiration for this post came about from a lack of inspiration. I’m feeling kind of ‘blah’ and was going to skip posting after I wrote two posts that bored be to tears. I browsed through a folder of old pictures and came across the Hawaii trip, which reminded me that I haven’t written about it for a while.
The picture of the lady at the fruit stand inspired me to write this post. You know what? I want a mango now, too. 😦
Those pineapples she has there loo super sweet and pretty darn good, too! I can eat a whole pineapple all by meself. 🙂 I hope the ‘blah’ goes away soon, Janna!
The pineapples were great, too…very juicy. (I actually took some pictures of the cut pineapple. I know that’s weird.) I had a migraine yesterday, but feel much better today, I think the blahs are about read to pack up and hit the road 🙂 Thanks for stopping by, Sandra!
I miss the kind of fresh from the farm mangoes I used to eat in Australia .. bu the time they get here they’ve been picked too green, (which is why they never taste the same as the ones you got in Hawaii) transported for thousands of kilometers, and then allowed to finish ‘ripening’ in the supermarket coldrooms … le sigh!
Oooh, I bet they were really good in Australia, Widdershins. There are a lot of green mangoes…either that, or the skin feels almost spongy because they are too old. I can’t afford to fly to Hawaii every time I want a mango, though.
Mangoes are my all time favorite fruit. I do not buy mangoes here because they are never any good. I love golden mangoes and they are really really hard to find here. But one day, my SIL from San Antonio, Texas visited and she brought some nice ripe golden mangoes. They were almost as good as those from my tropical home. I believe that they came from Mexico. I do not know how close or how far you might be from that area, but you can look for those mangoes just in case you find yourself in Texas. 🙂
I suspect mangoes in the Philippines might taste similar to those in Hawaii since they are both tropical climates. I’m a couple states west of Texas, Mexico is directly south, but we can’t seem to get decent mangoes. Bummer. Thanks for the suggestion. Makes me want to take a road trip. Glad you stopped by to join in the mango love, Imelda.
It’s funny the things that bring fond memories. Food never tastes as good as it does on vacation.
Yeah, I’ve noticed that too, Patti. I guess it’s incentive to travel more 🙂
Isn’t it funny how we land-locked people crave the water? I’m like that, too. I love the sound of the ocean’s waves, a brook’s gurgling, even insects buzzing around a calm lake. I’ve never had a mango, nor have I ever been to Hawaii — must remedy that. Some day.
I’m glad I’m not the only one crazy about the water. I guess it’s just a matter of liking what we’re not used to. I sometimes see people pulled off the side of the road to photograph a cactus. I shake my head and think, tourist!
If you get a ripe mango, they’re quite tasty. If you get one that isn’t ripe, the texture is quite gross. Thanks for stopping by, Debbie!
Hawaii has some STELLAR fruit ~ mangoes & pineapples top the list.
Glad you’re resisting the downward pull, Janna. Days are brighter when we refuse to give in to the grumps.
Their pineapple were delicious, too. Much juicier than the ones we get here. I had a migraine yesterday, but after getting through that, I see today as a much better day, Nancy 🙂
Hey, Janna – I hope you’re feeling better now:)
I’m up at the farm in Cairns and eating a banana now. I was just telling my mother-in-law (moments before I saw your post) that eating a fresh banana is so much better than buying them in the city.
PS – I love mangoes and I’m sitting under a mango tree typing this just waiting for one to fall into my mouth (and not on my keyboard):)
Fruit that hasn’t traveled more than us does seem to taste better, Dianne! I’m a little jealous that you’re right by a mango tree 🙂
Mangos! (aaaahhhh. drooling. Thoughts of mango salsa…)
Love that shot of the bright umbrellas along the beach
I’ve not tried mango salsa before. I can’t believe I live in the southwest and I’m not a fan of salsa (cilantro, in particular).
Glad you liked the umbrellas, Phil. I thought for sure one of those chairs should be for me!
I don’t think I’ve had a mango before…mango-flavored ice cream is as close as I’ve come. If I’m ever in Hawaii, I’ll be sure to try one. 😛
I hope you do make it to Hawaii so you can try one. They are really that good, Michael 🙂