Nok on mae - Greetings fellow travellers. This year I went FOSSIL hunting and found several locations for ammonites and experienced different types of fossicking fun...and heard a story about bombs that fell in the war not going when they fell within 2kms of AMMONITES or MUMMIES....so I set off in search of Mummies too.

That was not as fruitful but provided a whole heap of entertainment. Aja and I walked out along the river bed with 2 Botinese traders as the sun was setting and miles to go...That is when I found out just how amazing the OJEK riders (motorcycle taxis) are....river beds, landslides, goat tracks all on scooters...these guys should have a doco made about them.

Keep a look out for ammonite fossil examples which I will post as they come. We hope to restock our Grade 1 Kapok fibre by the end of the year. In the meantime we have a huge range to choose from - See under KAPOK in the category listings to the left.

I am also listing again on eBay.com.au under timorgirl. Check us out and bid for a bargain.

The UME MANEKAN Orphanage gratefully receives our donations. Anything you can spare, large or small is put to Very good use by Pak Christian and his dedicated team. The benefits to the children in their care is clear. Reading glasses are also needed. Donations can be sent to P.O. Box 482, Yandina 4561 Qld. Blessings and thanks from Julie.

And at the other end of the scale is these OJEK riders who were having a free dress day. These tireless fellows ferry villagers to and from the buses that run the Trans the Timor Highway, down the often treacherous and usually eroded and heavily potholed roads that runs like ribs along spine of the island.

Blessings and keep well.

Tem'tok'e!
(Welcome)