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	MUST-DO : Reef Walk Tip Rating:

By bkoon on January 7, 2005

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When the tide is low...

by bkoon

When the tide gets really low, the reef flats are exposed and this is the best time when you can head down to the flats and do a reef walk.

During the walk, remember to look down, see whether you can find anything beside rocks, etc. There were lots of reef creatures and fishes which I saw when I was reef walking.

Some of the things which I saw are :
- Lion fish
- Sea Cucumber
- Star Fishes
- Urchins
- Frog fish
- Puffer fish
- Sea slugs
- Flat worms
- Hermit Crabs
- etc etc etc

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Address: Atauro Island

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	MUST-DO : Home Visits Tip Rating:

By bkoon on January 7, 2005

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The Kitchen

by bkoon

The people in Atauro are a friendly bunch. There is no problem saying hi or visiting them in their homes.

It will be interesting to just pop by some of the homes of the locals and just se their living conditions. They usually welcome visitors. Just smile and ask politely whether you can go in. You can even play with the kids in the villages.

In Atauro, the place, VIlla where I was staying, was better in terms of living conditions as compared to Bikeli.

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Address: Atauro

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	MUST-DO : Star Gazing Tip Rating:

By bkoon on January 7, 2005

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Same place where we watch
the sunrise

by bkoon

An activity which we did almost every night was star gazing. Every night, we would either get our picnic mat or chiars out nearer to the sea, sat there for hours to just chit chat and star gaze.

It was fun. We counted ther number of meteor we saw. We saw Orion every night.

Now, I kinda miss this activity.

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	Tua Koin - Eco-friendly Bathroom Tip Rating:

By bkoon on January 14, 2005

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Dipper System

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At Tua Koin, bathrooms are shared among travellers of every 3 cabins instead of having individual bathrooms, as water consumption would be higher for cleaning, etc. With limited budget, they could only afford economical means. They then decided to use the water system of a dipper (you can’t both soap and use water), hence restricting the use of water naturally.

The water they use at Tua Koin is from a spring up in the mountain. Water is recycled too. How? From the bathrooms, there is a reed bed, which clears some of the soap and chemicals out of it, and then it is used for watering plants and trees around the place.

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	Dili : Areia Branca at Cape Fatucama Tip Rating:

By bkoon on December 5, 2004

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Huge Statue of Jesus Christ

by bkoon

Areia Branca is the MUST VISIT place when you are in Dili. It is where the huge Jesus Christ statue is, somewhat like the one in Rio de Janeiro. It is a 15 minutes drive from the Dili town centre and as you moce along the coastline, you will see nice and beautiful coves and beaches. There is a carpark where you park your car. You have to walk up to reach the highest point where the Christ statue is.

On your way up, you will also see many little stations depicting the sufferings of Jesus until you reach the main sanctuary just below the statue of Christ.

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	Atauro Island Tip Rating:

By bkoon on December 10, 2004

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View of Atauro from Dili

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Atauro Island is 40km north of Dili. You will be able to see the island from Dili. The ferry ride will take 2 hours or so. Atauro is a rather unexplored island. There is a small eco-village on the island. One can visit the many villages there or simply enjoy the accompany of the friendly islanders there. I shall be writing more on Atauro on the next few tips.

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Address: Atauro Island, Timor Leste

Directions: 40km North of Dili

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	The Dili to Maubisse Road via Aileu Tip Rating:

By Groverdean on October 11, 2004

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The hills around Aileu-East
Timor

by Groverdean

The drive takes in some magnificent scenery. It takes about 3-4 hours. I must warn you it is probably the most winding, snaking stretch of road in the world. It's not flat as well. If you don't travel well take some sickness tablets. However, as you head out of Dili and quickly climb up the mountains you will soon get a taste for the beauty of this place. The scenery is first class, 100% natural, just totally undeveloped.

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Website: http://www.discoverdili.com/

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	Driving in East Timor-Dili to Baucau Road Part 2 Tip Rating:

By Groverdean on October 10, 2004

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Sweeping Coastal Plains- Dili
to Baucau Road

by Groverdean

As the mountains fall away into coastal plains, you will see large rivers (or river beds, depending on the season you visit in).
Small Villages constantly line the road, as you dodge all various types of livestock. You will witness pigs,goats,chickens, ducks, and even plenty of water buffalo, perforning suicide runs in front of your vehicle! Just be aware that if you hit one, then you are expected to pay a fee to the owner. The "fees" run as high as 300USD if you take out a water buffalo!
That's why we hired a car and driver so we could concentrate on the scenery!

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	Dili Waterfront Tip Rating:

Updated By bkoon on December 5, 2004

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The ocean...

by bkoon

I would say the waterfront is a place you must appreciate as it is where all the buzz is. You will see fruits sellers, fishmongers, kids playing in the sea, locals gambling by th beach, etc.

If you love photography, just walk along the waterfront. However, 1 caution is that do not walk alone in the evening.

P.S. : I have placed some pictures on the activities along the waterfront in the "Local Customs" section.

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Address: Dili, Timor-Leste

Directions: Waterfront

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	MUST-DO : School Visits Tip Rating:

By bkoon on January 13, 2005

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A Classroom of Kids

by bkoon

School visits can be on your agenda if you love to interact with children. However, it would be even better if you speak Portuguese of Tetum as communication can be a barrier.

The children there are a curious bunch and they love visitors.

Go interact with them. You can play some games with them or even teach them to sing some simple songs.

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