Turiscai

Turiscai

getting blessed by a shaman on the small island of Timor Leste
Turiscai - getting blessed by a shaman on the small island of Timor Leste

Location: 

Dare, Timor-Leste

Duration: 

Sunday, June 18, 2017

Journey: 

Indonesia: Jakarta to Bali overland plus East Timor

Personal highlights

  1. Turiscai: small mountain village between Dili and Aileu
  2. Traditional hut: learning how local people are / were living
  3. Shaman: getting blessed by one of the last spiritual men
  4. Villages: passing by small villages with only a few people
  5. Road Trip: exploring the hills of central Timor Leste

Image sources

  1. Turiscai mountain village
  2. Traditional hut in Turiscai
  3. Old man, a local shaman 
  4. The old man's cow
  5. Fresh coffee beans

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