Located in the southeastern Philippines Davao is a city totally given over to the distinct smell of durian which is a delicious tropical fruit with a less than heavenly odor One doesn need a map of the Philippines to locate the island city of Davao a good sense of smell will do  Durian is something of a paradox  but there  far more to this idyllic is than meets the nose  An aquamarine surf New Year Eve and the snowed streets were deserted  From brightly lit windows came the tinkle of laughter and the sound of singing  People were getting ready to bring in the New Year  But the poor little match seller sat sadly beside the fountain Her ragged dress and worn shawl did