Old buildings Oecussi Many of the buildings in Oecussi were destroyed in 1999 but there are a few interesting remnants left standing that still give the place a Portugese feel. This Catholic church is still in good condition. Read more...   Getting there Atauro Express The Atauro Express runs from Dili to Oceussi on Mondays and Fridays. The boat is Indonesian and will be replaced by a donated ship from Germany in the year 2007. Read more...   Horse racing Horse races Horse racing is one of the big events in Oecussi. The other is waiting for the rainy season to start. Read more...   kus kus Makaleb - Oecussi The villagers were getting ready to stew these 2 little rascals so I decided to buy them and take the little guys home on my motorbike. Read more...   Farming Oecussi farming Slash and burn practices are still commonly used in Oecussi and the rest of East Timor. Some groups are supporting reforestation and trying to introduce other methods to grow crops. Read more...   Hotel Rao Hotel Roa - Oecussi The bus to the border comes up this road on the way out of town for a 45 minute ride to Bobometo. There you can cross the line and catch a lift to Kefa in West Timor. Make sure you have your visa in advance if going into West Timor. Read more...   Lifau Lifau In the year 1515 the Portuguese made their first landfall in an area called Lifau. It is near the racetrack where the locals race their ponies. Read more...   Rivers Rainy season Oecussi is usually very dry but when the rainy season starts many of the rivers swell and make travel difficult. Read more...   Pasabe Pasabe The people living in Pasabe scratch out a living by farming under harsh conditions. Read more...   Oecussi prison Oecussi prison An abandoned prison just outside of Pante Makassar in Oecussi is a reminder of Indonesian times. I don't have the full history on it but the general consensus is that is was pretty full under the Indonesian administration. Read more...