Last week I spent sometime to visit Timor Leste.My first purpose is to connect the jigsaw of Blue Whale migration from Banda sea that I interested very much for a few years.
But beyond my expectation.I believe Timor Leste is a hidden underwater paradise.I saw my 6th Dugong here(That's after my sighting of 5 Dugongs in Komodo less than a month).Some area has such a beautiful coral reefs and walls.Atauro island is one of the world's highest concentrations of dolphins and whales.I encountered super pod of Pilot Whale and a surprise of Mako shark!!!.Tasi Tolu the most famous muck divesite in Dili that offer very productivity macro photography dive.Too bad I don't have a chance to took any macro shot here due to focus on looking for Dugong in the same area.
Timor Leste is very new country on the south east of Alor,Indonesia.I bet that someone has any idea about this country before.Maybe what we have heard about her it is the terrible past she had during East Timor war not so long ago.
East Timor war end in 2002.From heartbreak to hope but still much more to do.Timor Leste is hidden underwater paradise.I would like to see more conservation program establish in here to protect her abundant resources from greedy opportunist.
Timor Leste is featuring "The story of hope".Feel free to share this hope to the world.
Save Timor Leste,Save Our Ocean.
Thanks to Aquatica Dive Resort - Timor Leste that run by Desmond &Jennifer Lee and all staffs for great hospitality and take me to this such a special place.Thanks Eric Goh who organized this special trip to introduced Timor Leste to us.
*Know before you go Timor Leste ;
-Timor Leste colonized by Portuguese and invaded by Indonesia in 1975.She just become independence in 2002.But still much more to do.Do not expect luxury services much in here.
-You can fly to Dili(Capital city of Timor Leste) from Bali(only 2 hrs flight),Singapore,Australia.
-Official languages ; Portuguese,Tetun (Bahasa Indonesia still use in common)
-Currency ; USD and Visa on arrival is 30 USD/person.
-Most of divesites here are shore dive and just next to the main road!So you must be capable to take care of yourself to carry equipment and walk in from the shore.Many road way under construction now so it will be long drive on bumpy road but it getting better soon.
-I did mention about Whale expedition and Dugong sighting here.That's something that quite special but what I want to tell you is those activities might end up with disappointment most of the time.But there's reward for someone who keep patient and never give up.I just want to remind you that is not the thing you just go there and will see it easily.Be patient and know how to work with nature.
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