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  #3241  
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We set out at 930 and the road out of Baucau is a single lane and paved for the first few km.

Screen Shot 2018-05-30 at 15.13.53 by Sara & Daniel Pedersen, on Flickr



Timor-Leste-7 by Sara & Daniel Pedersen, on Flickr

Timor-Leste-2 by Sara & Daniel Pedersen, on Flickr

Timor-Leste-3 by Sara & Daniel Pedersen, on Flickr

Timor-Leste-4 by Sara & Daniel Pedersen, on Flickr

Timor-Leste-8 by Sara & Daniel Pedersen, on Flickr
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The construction zone of the next 120 km then starts. This varies from dirt sections to gravel. The section with the big rock chunks has now been grated and easy to ride over. The road is rough, but seems better than the way out. We stopped for gas in Manatuto where they have a new station.


Frame-25-05-2018-16-42-07 by Sara & Daniel Pedersen, on Flickr

Frame-25-05-2018-16-42-18 by Sara & Daniel Pedersen, on Flickr





Timor-Leste-5 by Sara & Daniel Pedersen, on Flickr

Timor-Leste-6 by Sara & Daniel Pedersen, on Flickr





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The mountain section today was better as there was less traffic. It was only the occasional NGO “do gooders” driving their white Land Rovers like Mario Andreti that was an issue on the tight corners.


Frame-25-05-2018-16-51-23 by Sara & Daniel Pedersen, on Flickr

Frame-25-05-2018-16-51-38 by Sara & Daniel Pedersen, on Flickr

Frame-25-05-2018-16-55-04 by Sara & Daniel Pedersen, on Flickr




Frame-25-05-2018-16-58-28 by Sara & Daniel Pedersen, on Flickr

Frame-25-05-2018-17-00-19 by Sara & Daniel Pedersen, on Flickr






Frame-25-05-2018-17-04-08 by Sara & Daniel Pedersen, on Flickr

Timor-Leste-10 by Sara & Daniel Pedersen, on Flickr
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On the way into Dili we found a hardware “store” in order to replace the 4 bolts that we lost on the way to the end of the island…now that is a rough road. Dan lost both bolts from his headlights and Sara 2 bolts from the windscreen. I will say the YSS suspensions have performed very well during this beating.

Frame-25-05-2018-17-07-35 by Sara & Daniel Pedersen, on Flickr

Frame-25-05-2018-17-08-02 by Sara & Daniel Pedersen, on Flickr

IMG_2812 by Sara & Daniel Pedersen, on Flickr

It was 35 degrees and very humid when we got into the city and we were all too baked to keep going today. It is 1 pm and we stopped into OV’s hostel where they only had 1 bed and so we found a place near by. Then it was get the clothes to the laundry before it closes today! We had dinner at the hostel with OV as they have a communal dinner served family style for 5$.

Timor-Leste-11 by Sara & Daniel Pedersen, on Flickr
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Our place had a fairly decent breakfast and we headed out at 830 to the laundromat and it was already 30 degrees! There was not a cloud in the sky either for protection. We picked up the Swede and then headed to the mountains.






The road is decent for about 5 km and corkscrews up. It then deteriorates but other than bumpy it is not too bad. There are a ton of groups of kids out on scooters this Saturday and lots have Timor Leste flags flying. The trucks and buses are nice and pull over on this 1 lane road for us to pass.











Timor-Leste-13 by Sara & Daniel Pedersen, on Flickr
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When you get 15 km fro Aileu suddenly the road is perfect new pavement with line markings.





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Timor-Leste-14 by Sara & Daniel Pedersen, on Flickr
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We stopped here in Aileu for a cold drink and to chat to some of the friendly locals. We had fun especially with the lady who ran the shop we parked infant of who was all smiles with her red stained betlenut teeth! The market across the road was crowded with weekend shoppers and the people watching was fantastic. The bikes again draw a lot of attention because of their size. It is amusing to see peoples heads all turn when Dan rides past them. We met quite a few locals with very good English as well.

Timor-Leste-18 by Sara & Daniel Pedersen, on Flickr

Timor-Leste-24 by Sara & Daniel Pedersen, on Flickr

Timor-Leste-19 by Sara & Daniel Pedersen, on Flickr

Timor-Leste-20 by Sara & Daniel Pedersen, on Flickr

Timor-Leste-21 by Sara & Daniel Pedersen, on Flickr

Timor-Leste-22 by Sara & Daniel Pedersen, on Flickr

Timor-Leste-23 by Sara & Daniel Pedersen, on Flickr
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From here is is just another 25 km of twisty road to Maubisse where we plan to stay tonight. It is a pleasant 25 degrees here as well.

Screen Shot 2018-05-30 at 15.18.22 by Sara & Daniel Pedersen, on Flickr

The good road continues until about 3 km from the town where it is under construction.

Timor-Leste-16 by Sara & Daniel Pedersen, on Flickr

Timor-Leste-17 by Sara & Daniel Pedersen, on Flickr
FILE5618 by Sara & Daniel Pedersen, on Flickr

We headed first to the Posada Maubisse up on the hill, but they were fully booked and was their guest house in the town.

Timor-Leste-5 by Sara & Daniel Pedersen, on Flickr

Timor-Leste-3 by Sara & Daniel Pedersen, on Flickr





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Back at “the “ roundabout there is the guesthouse and restaurant Sara and so f course we went there! A very nice family runs it and the food is very good. A sprite, chicken, rice and soup was 3.50$!

FILE5629 by Sara & Daniel Pedersen, on Flickr

Timor-Leste by Sara & Daniel Pedersen, on Flickr

Dan and OV went out for an afternoon ride and saw some spectacular views. They even came across a wedding celebration. Dan gave rides to 3 guys including one carrying a sac of rice down and grotty dirt road and a 14 your old the 7 km back to the village at 530 pm. The road construction extends past the town 3 km and so there is a constant stream of trucks from 630 am until its dark at 7. They are making amazing progress and you can tell even in the few hours that the guys went and returned.
Timor-Leste-2 by Sara & Daniel Pedersen, on Flickr

Timor-Leste-9 by Sara & Daniel Pedersen, on Flickr

Timor-Leste-10 by Sara & Daniel Pedersen, on Flickr

Timor-Leste-11 by Sara & Daniel Pedersen, on Flickr

Timor-Leste-12 by Sara & Daniel Pedersen, on Flickr

Timor-Leste-13 by Sara & Daniel Pedersen, on Flickr

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Timor-Leste-15 by Sara & Daniel Pedersen, on Flickr
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In the morning we were up with the trucks at 630, but we had asked for breakfast at 830. It is Sunday and we walked into the village , which was packed with vendors. The street was mobbed, there are trucks trying to get both ways and animals all over. A bit of mayhem. Lots of great photo op!

Timor-Leste-22 by Sara & Daniel Pedersen, on Flickr


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Timor-Leste-24 by Sara & Daniel Pedersen, on Flickr

Timor-Leste-25 by Sara & Daniel Pedersen, on Flickr

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We planned a loop of 168 km today from Maubisse to the coast and then west to the other main road for the trip back. We had been told it was all paved and good road (ha ha).

Screen Shot 2018-05-30 at 15.20.23 by Sara & Daniel Pedersen, on Flickr

Timor-Leste-21 by Sara & Daniel Pedersen, on Flickr

Timor-Leste-34 by Sara & Daniel Pedersen, on Flickr

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Setting out from town at 9 there is the 3 km of road work with some muddy sections and then you hit perfect new road for the next 55 km.






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There was one small village on the way with for some reason a road in pretty bad condition for a few km.


FILE5713 by Sara & Daniel Pedersen, on Flickr

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Timor-Leste-41 by Sara & Daniel Pedersen, on Flickr

Timor-Leste-43 by Sara & Daniel Pedersen, on Flickr

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We stopped on the side of the road for a swim in the crystal clear water. We were taking photos at a view point and a car pulled up with the Indonesian Consul to Timor and his entourage .

Screen Shot 2018-05-30 at 15.20.56 by Sara & Daniel Pedersen, on Flickr


Timor-Leste-49 by Sara & Daniel Pedersen, on Flickr

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The town of Same is 43 km away and we got some fuel here.


FILE5782 by Sara & Daniel Pedersen, on Flickr




Arriving to the cut off we decided to go the 13 km to the coast. The road deteriorates from here, but it was no challenge. We passed thru another very clean and orderly Timorese village with lots of traditional houses.



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