A (bit too) exciting road adventure to Maliana Photo 13

A (bit too) exciting road adventure to Maliana

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June 16th 2012
Having had a rough night because of blaring music until 6:30am we got up and had our breakfast in the convent library. The usual fayre of bread, jam and eggs and very weak tea was served. The walls were lined with English language books and a table facing a flat screen TV, DVD player and stereo. They are certainly well equipped with technology. We packed up our bags and headed out to the road to c ... read more

Asia » East Timor » Maliana

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The Portuguese began to trade with the island of Timor in the early 16th century and colonized it in mid-century. Skirmishing with the Dutch in the region eventually resulted in an 1859 treaty in which Portugal ceded the western portion of the island... ... read more