...........................	Timor                                                       ....................................................................................................................................... The island of Timor has been known throughout its history as a source of fragrant sandalwood. Chinese, Javanese and Islamic traders frequented the island for many centuries to obtain the wood but the Portugese and the Dutch later fought to control the trade and subsequently divided the island into two colonies; the Dutch West Timor and Portugese East Timor. Dili, the East Timor capital is a languorous imitation of a small Mediterranean seaport. The hinterlands offer spectacular rocky mountain landscapes and some lovely but isolated beachers. Leaftist Fertilin guerillas destroy most of East Timor’s unique hig-roofed homes. Kupang, the West Timor capital is an international entry point with direct flights from Australia and regular ferry and air service to the rest of Indonesia. Kupang’s attraction inlcudes the town market and the Museum of East Nusa Tenggara, where one can ask about cultural performance. There are several ikat weaving villages in the vicinity of Kupang, and a wonderful white-sand beach at Pantai Laisiana, 12 km north of Dili and includes a spectacular shelf road just inside the border of East Timor Province.
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