Holidaying And A Walk!
I've enjoyed many holidays in the village, but this past holiday was one of the best I've ever had in years. Why? You may ask. Well, I was intentional about making the most of my days, soaking up moments big and small.
One of such moments was reliving childhood memories - venturing into the wild to pick Udara fruits (African Star Apple).
Growing up, I'd go with siblings, cousins, and village friends to pick Udara and other wild fruits. It was always a fun filled moment as we'd sometimes, wander into thick bushes to forage wild fruits, which led to games like hide and seek and more.
However, this time around, I went solo. I headed out in the morning - which is the best for picking Udara, and the spot was a nearby fallow farmland bursting with lush greenery - various kinds of tree plants, shrubs and grasses. The farmland welcomed me with nostalgic feels. This was my childhood rendezvous spot - where I'd meet cousins, siblings, and friends whenever we visited the village.
Under a local Apple tree
Looking around, I noticed that nothing much has changed over the years. Except for the Udara and apple trees, which grew in recent years, there were familiar trees - the palm trees, bamboo trees, including this particular one that's been covered by climbing grasses.
After taking in the scenery, I delved into the business of the moment, very important. Hehehe. While foraging, I captured the moment on camera, including some plants and grasses I spotted.
My hunt - fresh and sweet.
Isn't the grass, rather wild flower beautiful? I think it's better off a wild flower than grass. What do you think?
After picking Udara, I took the farm pathway to visit folks at the next compound. Two cute dogs greeted me - bawling and barking nonstop, totally rejecting my friendly vibes. However, despite their initial energy, I managed to capture them on camera too.
They're actually male and female. You need to have been there to see how much they hurt me, rejecting my hands of friendship. 😂
Enroute home, I spotted this plantain tree with a mature bunch and captured it too.
That's a big bunch of plantain, would go for some good thousands of naira at the market.
Under bamboo trees
All in all, it was a worthwhile time out there, reliving memories, reconnecting with nature and people.
The End. 😂
This post is my contribution to #Wednesdaywalk initiated by @tatoojay, and also for #hive14dayschallenge by @hivecreatorsday
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Esa fruta Udara africana se ve que es rica se parece a una fruta en venezuela que se llama parchita .
Saludo y gracias por mostrar este tipo de fruta que no la conocía.
You know, some African fruits like Udara can also be found in other regions. So it's likely to be the Parchita.
Thanks for coming around.
!BBH
Agbalumo (as it is fondly called around here) season always comes with some sweet memories which I experienced from childhood. It is a season I always anticipated. And, you perfectly described your solo walk. Reading it felt like I was right by your side. Thanks for sharing.
Childhood memories, sometimes I just wish I was still a child. 😅
I'm glad you connected with my solo walk.
Thanks for coming around.
!BBH
You are already licking udara. The ones in Lagos are not very sweet so I haven't licked any yet.
Yes o, that's one of the treats I enjoyed in the village. 😂
It's not only Lagos, most udara sold in the market aren't sweet.
!BBH
Okay
Thanks
Oh that was a fun wee walk luchyl. Glad you got to relive some memories from your childhood too. Do you eat the Udara on its own or with something else?
Thank you Tengo. It was kinda blast from the past.
It's eaten just like the last picture. It has seeds so you throw that away and then eat the flesh inside.
!BBH
And when you throw those seeds away, new plants can grow!
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Please send some udara for me.
I don't understand what I got from the market...I keep buying the ones that aren't sweet.
Oh dear, we've eaten all. 😂
Some Udara sold at the market aren't nwannu (the sweet type), though the sellers will claim that it is.
!BBH
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Meeennnnh, the freshness of the Udara is giving. I've not tasted it yet even though I see them at the bus stop with the women shouting sugar sugar
I just don't trust that it would be sweet, so I stayed off. Please send some to Lagos na. This is actually my first time seeing ripe Udara on the tree in its natural form. It's gonna be sweet, or wasn't it?
You see udara sugar, you dey fear ni. Abeg go buy joor. 🤣
Yes, they're sweet.
!BBH
Wow... It's indeed a sweet memory for you. This udara are so sweet and yummy
It was indeed. Thank you.
!BBH
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