Departure Flight
| From: Singapore - Changi | To: Dili - Nicolau Lobato | ||
| Flight Date | Flight | Departure | Arrival |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26/11/2016 | MI296 | 09:25 SIN | 14:15 DIL |
Return Flight
| From: Dili - Nicolau Lobato | To: Singapore - Changi | ||
| Flight Date | Flight | Departure | Arrival |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01/12/2016 | MI295 | 15:25 DIL | 18:10 SIN |
Cost: AUD$865.55 (SGD$907.87)
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Planning resources:
http://www.padi.com/blog/2015/06/05/scuba-diving-the-biodiverse-east-timor/
http://www.australiangeographic.com.au/travel/destinations/2015/09/timor-leste-tropical-haven-free-from-tourist-crowds
Map: http://www.openstreetmap.org/ is more detailed compared to Google maps
Brochure map
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I was expecting the USD rate be towards my advantage from the United States presidential election, on 8 Nov 2016. However, it was quite the opposite; the election concluded at 9 Nov 16, 2.45am Eastern Standard Time (7.45am UTC) as shown in the red line below which is about USD$1 = $1.39026
Source: XE Currency Converter
Being hopeful, I waited, wishing that USD will drop due to the results, but I was wrong and had to exchange at USD$1 = SGD$1.428 (I will lose out USD$19 for every SGD$1000 exchanged)
Source: XE Currency Converter
My total spending is SGD$2,299.30 (Changed USD$700 plus the leftover USD from my Myanmar trip)
Although Timor Leste is a developing country, the expenses are quite high. This is probably one of the most expensive trip I've ever been on; a simple meal can cost more than SGD$10.
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Day 1
Dive #1
Location: Dili Rock East
Max depth: 23.2m
Average depth: 13.3m
Bottom time: 69min (1606 - 1715)
Getting ready
Lunch on flight
Up above the clouds
Some Indonesia islands
Visa on arrival for USD$30
Diving with Aquatica Dive Resort
Room at Aquatica Dive Resort
The dive shop
Check-out dive
Evening walk-about
Fish-on-stick, pork belly, chicken and katupats for USD$6
Timor Plaza
Soft drinks for USD$0.50 each
Distance walked at night
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Day 2
Dive #2
Location: Anemone Garden
Max depth: 23.8m
Average depth: 10.6m
Bottom time: 77min (1051 - 1208)
Dive #3
Location: The Track
Max depth: 26.2m
Average depth: 11.0m
Bottom time: 69min (1336 - 1445)
Sunrise
Mota Comoro river
New German Shepherd puppy in the house
On the way to the dive site
Lighthouse Farol
Motael Park
Getting dusty
Possible NTRL Kamenassa or NTRL Dili or NTRL Hera – ex-Republic of Korea Navy Chamsuri-class patrol boat
Anemone garden
Lunch
So much trash
Local bus
Arquivo & Museu da Resistência Timorense (Based on reviews, there is an admission fee of USD$1 and photography is prohibited)
Sunset
The Comoro River - It is actually possible to walk across the river during dry season
Comoro bridge
Night walk
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Day 3
Dive #4
Location: Bubble beach
Max depth: 19.2m
Average depth: 10.1m
Bottom time: 62min (0942 - 1044)
Dive #5
Location: Cable Table
Max depth: 23.2m
Average depth: 11.8m
Bottom time: 60min (1159 - 1259)
Dive #6
Location: Tasi Tolu
Max depth: 19.7m
Average depth: 11.5m
Bottom time: 62min (1650 - 1752)
Sunrise
Tais Market
Presidência da República Democrática de Timor-Leste
Timor Leste flag
Morning cycling
Breakfast
360 at Tasi Tolu
Shooting macro stuffs
Cuttlefish
Sunset
Into the night
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Day 4
Dive #7
Location: K41
Max depth: 27.7m
Average depth: 12.5m
Bottom time: 64min (1036 - 1140)
Dive #8
Location: Secret Garden
Max depth: 16.6m
Average depth: 8.3m
Bottom time: 67min (1257 - 1404)
Fish congee
Mango
Dumplings
Grilled fish set
Banana Fritters with ice-cream
Wedding ceremony
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Day 5
Dive #9
Location: Tasi Tolu
Max depth: 10.1m
Average depth: 4.6m
Bottom time: 71min (0930 - 1404)
Dive #10
Location: Tasi Tolu
Max depth: 19.2m
Average depth: 11.6m
Bottom time: 64min (1148 - 1252)
Wanton mee
TG Tracker
360 from the van
Tasi Tolu again
Dugong sighting
Local children doing spear fishing
Chicken burger
Children playing in the water
The Comoro river is dry (seasonal) and it is possible to walk across it
Neighbourhood kids
Arte Moris
Felt like it is an abandoned place
Sculptures from the artists
Starting to rain
Evening walk
Timor plaza
Arcade
Food court
Supermarket
Snacks at USD$4.10 are extremely expensive
10-inch Seafood pizza for USD$13.95, and had an ice cappuccino for USD$3.50
Sunset
Fish market
Slow internet speed
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Day 6
Woke up 5am for sunrise at Cristo Rei
360
Although Google Maps recommended the approach from the East, it is possible to get to Cristo Rei via the West; use openstreetmap for better reference
Breakfast
Lobsters!
Burger King at the Airport
Planes watching
Airport
Luggage check-in area
Waiting for boarding
Meal on flight
Goodbye
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More pictures: Timor Leste (26 Nov - 1 Dec 2016)
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