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Entries from December 31st, 2008

Day 143: 31 December 28: Bima, Sumbawa, Indonesia

December 31st, 2008 · 1 Comment · Indonesia

New Years Eve today. Not sure of my plans, I could try to find a wild Indonesian biker I met on the highway who generously offered to let me stay at his place and see what he’s up to. Or I could hang out with the gay radio announcer who brought me to this internet [...]

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Day 133: 21 December 2008: Kupang, West Timor, Indonesia

December 21st, 2008 · 5 Comments · Indonesia

Jesus, the year is nearly over. So is my time on the island of Timor, both sides. I arrived today in Kupang, the Indonesian capital of West Timor. It is a port town, situated on a beautiful stretch of coast, presiding over an incredible view of the next island, Rote, rumoured to be the most [...]

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Day I’ve lost track: 9 December 08: Dili, Timor Leste

December 9th, 2008 · 2 Comments · East Timor

This is my 6th day in Timor Leste, East Timor in English. The Asian leg of the journey has begun and I am very excited. That excitement was at fever pitch the day I arrived. Finally, I thought to myself, the adventure really begins. It was a disappointment I couldn’t find a boat to Timor [...]

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