Dive
Around dili and atauro island. dive timor lorosae and freeflow are two popular dive operators. there are a number of dive sites around dili. further out east, k41 and bob's rock are popular sites near manatuto. dive operators can arrange longer trips to jaco island. don't pass up the chance to see the last untouched reef in the world.
You can buy VCDs, DVDs & Audio CDs very cheaply. If you are taking a laptop its well worth having software installed.
If you are on the road directly in front of the East Timor Government Building, Palacio Do Governo, face away from the airport towards the Jesus Statue.
If you walk up the left hand road, about half way up on your right is Dili Cold Store supermarket, then you will find the Xanana reading room â a great place to know. There is a café at the back and inside is a small library with English books, a video collection and documentaries about ET with comfy chairs and a video so you can watch them there, and drink tea etc from the café! and a book exchange. The book exchange is great â an eclectic mix to choose from with the policy âbring a book and $1 and take away a book, or any book for $2â. They also sell lovely postcards and have internet access.
English mass
Just down and across the road from the Leader supermarket is a Church that has an English mass on Sunday morning at 10.30am and Tetum Masses at other times.
Ramalau
Visit Ramalau - the highest mountain in East Timor. You can stay at a place just before the top, and climb up for the dawn a couple of hours climb. It is a fairly popular thing to do so ask around or ask at the Hotel Dili â they can arrange a great 4WD tour. NB: It is freezing at night!