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and so i have returned to timor leste - once known as timor timur to the indonesians and timor lorosae in the local tetum language. this time, smiling faces and shining stars across the night sky greeted as the tiny nation went into the second round of elections or a presidential run-off. prime minister jose ramos-horta won. but in between the elections and the announcement, i managed to get around capital city dili and neighbouring liquica district to test out my new camera. and record moments and events as they came by. the most important thing is of course the smiles that have returned to brighten the city just as the stars do the same at night and the sun in the day. viva timor leste. adeus |
bananas are a common sight in east timor Buy Print |
one trying to get in while the duo try to get out Buy Print |
pre-schoolers at play Buy Print |
pre-schoolers run as the school bell rings Buy Print |
the christo rei statue seen from a distance Buy Print |
hill folks wait to vote Buy Print |
a little boy waits while his parents vote Buy Print |
two boys play with rubber bands as their parents vote Buy Print |
voters queue patiently to vote Buy Print |
a voter hangs her bag before voting Buy Print |
a voter votes while another dips his finger in ink Buy Print |
president xanana gusmao and son daniel Buy Print |
