East Timor
Pristine coral reefs full of exotic sponges and rare corals line the coast of this small country. These people have suffered through some turbulent times and hope for good times ahead.
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Pristine coral reefs full of exotic sponges and rare corals line the coast of this small country. These people have suffered through some turbulent times and hope for good times ahead.
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Independence Day holiday
Nov 28 is celebrated by some groups as Independence Day.
The ASDT political supporters were in traditional garb playing musical instruments along the beach.
I am told that there are several different independence days depending on what political party you are affiliated with.
These folks were from the Same sub-district.
Some of them had been fighters in [...]
Unhappy campers
It was another big day for demonstrations in the capitol.
The momentum for change seems to be growing.
There are demonstrators camped out all over town.
Some have been here for 3 or 4 days not counting the refugees that have been here over a month.
There are a few refugee shelters in town. One is a [...]