Hey Dave, good to hear from ya. Sorry we missed each other in WA

For Dili, we stayed at the backpackers, which costs 25USD per night if you want a room, less if you're happy with the dorm. The owner is a Brit, he's cool as.

You can eat out in the local restaurants for approx 2USD per person. Our favorite was an Indonesian restaurant : out of the backpackers, take a left towards town, walk 500m till you see a park, just before the park, turn right, at the next junction there's a light, cross the street and a bit further on your right there's the place, red and black signage (street names are a concept in Timor Leste, to quote the Lonely Planet lol)

Atauro is a must, there's a few ways to get there : either the ferry which runs once a week (sat), 5USD per person but tickets are on sale on Friday only and go quickly. Second is the taxiboats, 45USD per person. Lastley, more fun : the fishermen boat. Go to "Casa de Europa" in town, across the street there's the beach, get there in the morning (approx 7AM) and ask for a ride across. It costs 10USD, you will get wet so wrap your camera in a plastic bag, but it's a lot of fun. Three hours later you're on the island.

Accomodation is either the pizzeria, run by an Italian priest (no kidding) or Barry's eco-lodge. He's an Aussie, give him my regards when you're there, he's awesome. Cabin costs 50bux and tent 35 I think.

In Kupang till Thursday, the boat was full. Will be on Flores island for a week, you'll catch up with me around Jakarta or Kuala Lumpur then I suppose