Indonesia
Hi Linda,
Dili is in a bit of strife at the moment with the Aussy troops there keeping peace.
Have you thought of how you are going to get through the rest of Indo yet?
I travelled the same way you did in February 2005 (check out travellers stories)
As I only had a 30 day visa from Midan, you have to fly if you want to island hop to East Timor.
Remember the traffic in Java is horrendous, I got diesel fume sickness twice and only averaged 28k an hour.
Plus the fuel quality problem and the lack of support if you have mechanical problems.
The cost of hotels is far more than anywhere in SE Asia and sub standard.
Be very careful in parts of Indo if you are travelling alone. especially in the more prominant muslem areas as a lone female.
I was lucky and my GS650 Dakar didn't let me down.
Sumatra, Java, Bali, Lombok, Sumbawa, Flores, West Timor then East Timor, Dili.
Hopefully you have more than 30 days on your visa, if not get another 30 days in Jakarta or Bali.
Cheers
Tom Forde
Australia
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