Incorporating Luro-Lautem, Com, Baucau, Letefoho, Lospalos and Laga.
Pictures by Barry Greville-Eyres
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| A dramatic hilltop depiction of the crucifixion at the small town of Letefoho |
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| Treetop sunrise at Letefoho with mountain valleys blanketed by mist |
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| Letefoho's place of workship for countless surrounding rural communities |
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| Daily chores begin early for willing and well-disciplined Timorese children always happy to share a bashful smile |
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| Baucau's life-blood - an abundant source of spring water which gushes out of the surrounding mountainside and turns the town, the second largest in Timor-Leste, into a verdant and vibrant paradise |
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| Remnants of colonial rule - a public recreational area within the heart of Baucau |
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| Baucau's famous natural spring-fed swimming pool |
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| Baucau's magnificent Portuguese colonial marketplace, worthy of restoration and natural heritage status, cuts a forlorn image at the centre of the town |
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| Despite disrepair and dereliction, the Baucau Market remains a huge drawcard for vistors and adds to Baucau's stately charm and beauty |
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| Baucau street scene |
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| Damaged infrastructure as a result of the illegal Indonesian occupation provides a blank canvas that portraits a new and exciting reality for Timor-Leste |
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| The Timorese are fiercely proud of the little that they have and the immense strides that the nation-state has made in recent years |
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| Com at sunrise with its small, deep water harbour and beautiful beaches is fast becoming a retreat for people wishing to escape from the hustle and bustle of Dili |
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| Fallow rice paddies stretching almost to the coastline on the approaches to Baucau |
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| Fish in a bucket |
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| Undoubtedly an iconic depiction, in classic imagery, of this wonderful and promising country - enjoying centre stage internationally with the famous annual mountain bike Tour de Timor. The crocodile is a hugely significant reptile for the Timorese, culturally and traditionally, it is respected, revered and highly protected. |
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| The stunning vista from a WW2 Japanese pill-box located on the beach near Com |
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| Presumably a Japanese defensive position about to be reclaimed by the sea near Com |
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| Lospalos' main thoroughfare |
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| Luro's church is, as always, at the centre point of community life |
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| Roadside entrepreneurs eager to share their locally picked mangos |
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| Derelict Portuguese-era homesteads near to Com |
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| Proud proprietors of the Sina Guest House at Com where tourists are able to experience true Timorese hospitality |
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| A roadside traditional sacred house en route to Lospalos |
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| The community-owned and mined natural salt resource at the Bugira-Laga Salt Lake |
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| Mountains of mined, natural evaporated salt packaged for passing trade |
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| Sra Rosa's small business development at Com consisting of a Timorese guest house and craft shop trading in locally woven tais and other fashion accessories. |
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| A seaside view of the Sina Guest House at Com - very affordable accommodation, great service and traditional Timorese cuisine |
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| Room with a view - sunrise at Com's Sina Guest House filtered through the mesh of mosquito netting |
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