16:10 From Wikipedia about Cristo Rei of Dili The statue was designed and its construction supervised by Mochamad Syailillah, who is better known as "Bolil". It was officially unveiled by President Suharto of Indonesia in 1996 as a gift from the Indonesian government to the people of Timor Timur, the then-Indonesian province.
The statue of Christo Rei of Dili was built by the Indonesian government and inaugurated on 15 October 1996 as a gift to commemorate the integration of East Timor into Indonesia. This statue is 27 meters high, the number 27 symbolizes Timor Leste as the 27th province of Indonesia at that time. This statue is made of 27 pieces of copper and the reconstruction process of this statue took three months. The statue of Christo Rei of Dili was designed by a Muslim. When Timor Leste became independent, the statue of Christo Rei of Dili was given to the people of Timor Leste as a gift from Indonesia.Even though Indonesia has a dark history in Timor Leste, the Indonesian government has always had good relations with Timor Leste. Such as in trade, education, health and infrastructure.
I wanted visit here this past summer while making a three week fishing trip through SE Asia. I was in Bali and when I looked at flights to Timor-Leste they were all around $3000 no matter when or how I flew. My flight from the US to Thailand was half of that. I'd still love to visit at some point, but it needs to be cheaper to get to.
I really enjoyed the video. I like your 'Englishman out of his depth' style of video and I adore the dynamic between you and Kat. I suspect that her enthusiasm is infectious and lets you enjoy your travels in a different more fulfilling way. It's hard not to enjoy things when you share them with a cutie with a sunshine smile. More please.
16:21 From Alchetron about Cristo Rei of Dili The idea of raising the Cristo Rei statue was proposed by the East Timor governor José Abilio Osorio Soares to President Suharto. It was intended as a present for the 20th anniversary of East Timor's integration into Indonesia.
Yeah,they had some hard times with these guys called the "Aitarak" there were some massacres over there,I still remember hearing about this in the news,when I was a kid!! It was when Xanana Gusmão became famous!!
What do you mean "Emancipation from Indonesia"? Invading Timor? hahaha we prevented Communism which you westerners really hate, and even in this case we were supported by America and other European countries!!! we even had a cold war with our friendly country the Soviet Union!!! hahaha I really like it when I see the thick faces of westerners, very iconic and ingrained❤
Ben the flat tyre provided you with a nice encounter with the locals. It was great to see how helpful and friendly they were. Kat is proving invaluable with the language even though the locals speak a good bit of english. Looking forward to the rest of your adventure.
You sure found a sweetheart there in Katarina , she’s awesome 👏!!! Good work Benny Boy !!! ❤ good videos also, thanks for taking us along for the ride!!! Much appreciated 😊
Watching this video gives me goosebumps and joyful tears, after seeing you and Kat driving along some of the spots I used to grow up on. It’s been 11 years since I left the country to settle in UK. A lot has changed in those years. Makes me miss home. But love the video and cannot wait for the videos from Jaco.
This is awesome mate! As an Aussie, we've heard a lot about Timor Leste over the years. The Australian military has had a lot of involvement. Never would have thought to visit... but I'm so glad you and Kat did. Well done mate!
I love watching videos when Kat is with you. You are both such friendly people. Enjoy your travels. This one hasnt half put me in the mood for a holiday though. Think ill get the old skyscanner up and get something booked. Have a nice time guys
As a Portuguese, Timor is the most mysterious country for me. We learned about it briefly in school when talking about the portuguese maritime exploration, and I remember as a kid the solidarity with the people of Timor when they were occupied by Indonesia in the 90s. For better or worse, our two countries are connected, wish to visit it someday but it might just be a dream, your video gave me a glimpse of what it is.
Very few people speak it. During Indonesian occupation they were all educated in Bahasa Indonesian. Now they're proud of their own language and English was growing because of all the UN workers and soldiers that were there during and after getting independence. I met a Brazilian once who complained that students from there get scholarships becuas ethey're in the CPLP, but then they turn up and can't speak a word of Portuguese.
@@BackpackerBenReasons why Indonesia invaded Timor Leste. because the pro-capitalist dictator of Indonesia at that time, Suharto, was given permission by the United States to prevent the communist party from coming to power in timur leste . Suharto killed 10,000 communists without trial. Many Indonesians did not know about the invasion or even what was happening at that time. the people were only informed of the invasion after the invasion was over. (all media was controlled by the government at that time)
Probably a wimpy tool kit on the bike . If you have a blowout , use the screw driver and pry the tire off the rim on one side and stuff with grass . Put the tire back on the rim. Then drive slowly to where you have to go .
Glad you've gone to a place most folk don't know about. The locals seem lovely. Looking forward to the rest of your travels with Kat through this country.
I have never heard of that country, and it looks like paradise. I think it's wonderful that they speak Portuguese (thank God for Kat), and the locals seem like legends. Good luck, and take the best of care for both of you.
Great video, can't wait to hear and see more. The history is very interesting to hear about as I think a lot of the stuff that was reported in regional news never really made it on tv over here in the USA. Love love love Kat
Greetings from Oslo, Norway. My wife and I are going to Dili from 12 to 16 January. I realy look forward to it. We will probably rent a bike for a day or two to get around, also outside of Dili. I hope it will be a nice experiense. looking forward to mor TL videos
Ah haaa! Was so happy to have a new video from Ben and Kat that I watched before getting my morning coffee! Unheard of! I'll be rewatching with coffee. 😊 Too bad about the tire, but those are the types of events in life that make good stories years later...and good content! Great job. 😎
Great video mate, you and kat have brightened up a otherwise gloomy day for me here in worthing. I expect and hope your subs numbers are gonna blow up! You have put the work in dude
Fun fact: Indonesia colonized Timor Leste then. Now Indonesia is their best friend. We have been lobbying for them to be included in ASEAN membership when Singapore doesn't want them to join because they're poor and Malaysia doesn't want another non-muslim majority country to join.
I think your videos are getting better and better in quality. Love to see places I don't see or hear much of like Timor Leste. Still think you should have gone to Spider Village though 😉
East Timor used to be in the Australian news all the time. The Australian military was engaged in an "extended peacekeeping operation" for many years when the country was attempting to gain independence, lots of terrible things happened during the fight for independence.
@@harukrentz435 I know. The Australian military did terrible things. They told us that they were there to help, but they just kept doing terrible things. Eventually the government put a ban on the media talking about the bad stuff that the Australian military was doing in the name of peace, so the Australian public just stopped learning about it. Before the Australian occupation it was massacres and innocent people getting killed. It wasn't much of an improvement after Australia took over...
16:10 From Wikipedia about Cristo Rei of Dili
The statue was designed and its construction supervised by Mochamad Syailillah, who is better known as "Bolil". It was officially unveiled by President Suharto of Indonesia in 1996 as a gift from the Indonesian government to the people of Timor Timur, the then-Indonesian province.
The statue of Christo Rei of Dili was built by the Indonesian government and inaugurated on 15 October 1996 as a gift to commemorate the integration of East Timor into Indonesia. This statue is 27 meters high, the number 27 symbolizes Timor Leste as the 27th province of Indonesia at that time. This statue is made of 27 pieces of copper and the reconstruction process of this statue took three months. The statue of Christo Rei of Dili was designed by a Muslim. When Timor Leste became independent, the statue of Christo Rei of Dili was given to the people of Timor Leste as a gift from Indonesia.Even though Indonesia has a dark history in Timor Leste, the Indonesian government has always had good relations with Timor Leste. Such as in trade, education, health and infrastructure.
Continue visiting those unknown coutries and islands. Love to learn about them. Also you should go to Madagascar, I don't see much people going there
I wanted visit here this past summer while making a three week fishing trip through SE Asia. I was in Bali and when I looked at flights to Timor-Leste they were all around $3000 no matter when or how I flew. My flight from the US to Thailand was half of that. I'd still love to visit at some point, but it needs to be cheaper to get to.
probably could use ship instead
It is so great to see Katarina is such a good sport and so helpful and delightful. I do hope we see her in ALL your videos from now on.
Better than bald for sure
And a lot more attractive xx
*catarina
I really enjoyed the video. I like your 'Englishman out of his depth' style of video and I adore the dynamic between you and Kat. I suspect that her enthusiasm is infectious and lets you enjoy your travels in a different more fulfilling way. It's hard not to enjoy things when you share them with a cutie with a sunshine smile. More please.
16:21 From Alchetron about Cristo Rei of Dili
The idea of raising the Cristo Rei statue was proposed by the East Timor governor José Abilio Osorio Soares to President Suharto. It was intended as a present for the 20th anniversary of East Timor's integration into Indonesia.
Us Aussie soldiers served in Timor during its emancipation from Indonesia…It was a brutal battle at times ..Glad your there Ben
Huge history here mate
Chairs m8@@BackpackerBen
Yeah,they had some hard times with these guys called the "Aitarak" there were some massacres over there,I still remember hearing about this in the news,when I was a kid!! It was when Xanana Gusmão became famous!!
@@BackpackerBen Better without Baldilocks!
What do you mean "Emancipation from Indonesia"? Invading Timor? hahaha we prevented Communism which you westerners really hate, and even in this case we were supported by America and other European countries!!! we even had a cold war with our friendly country the Soviet Union!!! hahaha I really like it when I see the thick faces of westerners, very iconic and ingrained❤
Ben the flat tyre provided you with a nice encounter with the locals. It was great to see how helpful and friendly they were. Kat is proving invaluable with the language even though the locals speak a good bit of english. Looking forward to the rest of your adventure.
spot on mate! good people here
@@BackpackerBen @BackpackerBen thankyou for east trimor wife @BackpackerBen , very thankyou
Good you find a country That not many tourist goes to Ben and Kat is a ceaper! ❤
Greatings from Sweden 🇸🇪
Thanks Ben - never knew about this Country. It is beautiful and made more so by Cat's go with the flow smile , laugh and attitude about everything.
As always, nice video! Thx 4 showing TL to the world. Good to see you and Kate this morning.
Kat always smiling makes your videos Always better. Hang on to that girl!!!
You sure found a sweetheart there in Katarina , she’s awesome 👏!!! Good work Benny Boy !!! ❤ good videos also, thanks for taking us along for the ride!!!
Much appreciated 😊
Neat! I've been wanting to tour this country.
Another banger! Never heard of this country before but looks amazing.
Enjoying it! 🤝
Watching this video gives me goosebumps and joyful tears, after seeing you and Kat driving along some of the spots I used to grow up on. It’s been 11 years since I left the country to settle in UK. A lot has changed in those years. Makes me miss home.
But love the video and cannot wait for the videos from Jaco.
Hey! Thank you for watching! We’ve actually really enjoyed it here! People are amazing 🇹🇱
Catarina, she is soo beautyfull...
We love Portugal.
Love that y’all are hiking in sandals! I did the same, half the time, hiking in Oregon!
This is awesome mate! As an Aussie, we've heard a lot about Timor Leste over the years. The Australian military has had a lot of involvement. Never would have thought to visit... but I'm so glad you and Kat did. Well done mate!
Cheers mate! Interesting place here
Don't forget the spying and oil theft scandals
@@BackpackerBen you openly said you hated the place. You're a sus tourist
Looks like a beautiful place, thanks Ben
Great video Ben, I look forward to seeing the next part of you and Kats adventures.
Appreciate it pal!
What a great video! I’ve been watching for years and your last ten plus videos have been amazing! I really like Kat so much!!
Thank you so much 🫡
You and Katarina complement one another very well
loving your vids more and more
🤝😎
I LOVE the dynamic between you and Kat. She's adorable & perfect travel partner for your adventures! Viva Portugal!
Thanks so much!
@@BackpackerBen you're sick in the head
Another enjoyable video! Thanks. Richard in Reno
Glad you enjoyed it Richard!
Nice video. Thank you for sharing. She makes a good addition to your channel. You seem to have good chemistry together. Be safe. God bless.
The people seem
So kind god bless you from the uk ❤
I love watching videos when Kat is with you. You are both such friendly people. Enjoy your travels. This one hasnt half put me in the mood for a holiday though. Think ill get the old skyscanner up and get something booked. Have a nice time guys
Appreciate it mate! 🚀
Thankyou for enlightening us with another beautiful country,time to grab my snacks😊
Enjoy 🫡
9:06 playing hindi music😂much love from Nagaland sir.
Another awesome vlog, looks amazing place👌👌🍺🍺
As a Portuguese, Timor is the most mysterious country for me. We learned about it briefly in school when talking about the portuguese maritime exploration, and I remember as a kid the solidarity with the people of Timor when they were occupied by Indonesia in the 90s. For better or worse, our two countries are connected, wish to visit it someday but it might just be a dream, your video gave me a glimpse of what it is.
Thanks for the comment mate
@@BackpackerBen thankyou for east trimor wife @BackpackerBen , very thankyou
Very few people speak it. During Indonesian occupation they were all educated in Bahasa Indonesian. Now they're proud of their own language and English was growing because of all the UN workers and soldiers that were there during and after getting independence. I met a Brazilian once who complained that students from there get scholarships becuas ethey're in the CPLP, but then they turn up and can't speak a word of Portuguese.
@@BackpackerBenReasons why Indonesia invaded Timor Leste. because the pro-capitalist dictator of Indonesia at that time, Suharto, was given permission by the United States to prevent the communist party from coming to power in timur leste . Suharto killed 10,000 communists without trial. Many Indonesians did not know about the invasion or even what was happening at that time. the people were only informed of the invasion after the invasion was over. (all media was controlled by the government at that time)
@@danielgerber7422 that is not true at all.
Probably a wimpy tool kit on the bike .
If you have a blowout , use the screw driver and pry the tire off the rim on one side and stuff with grass .
Put the tire back on the rim.
Then drive slowly to where you have to go .
Thank you ben for visiting my country, i am in Northamptonshire Uk
Glad you've gone to a place most folk don't know about. The locals seem lovely. Looking forward to the rest of your travels with Kat through this country.
More to come!
Good stuff Benjamin
Best video you've made so far, Ben.
Now here’s a territory that deserves to be well known and together with Kat, even better. Love it👍🏻….
Brilliant. Keep them coming. 😊
Thank you! Will do!
Welcome to Timor Leste 🇹🇱 have you heard about this country? let me know...be honest now...
First time
nope .. never
Is timor leste, the same place as East Timor? Or are they different places?
@@cjlas4968same place! 😊
Same place but people say different
I have never heard of that country, and it looks like paradise. I think it's wonderful that they speak Portuguese (thank God for Kat), and the locals seem like legends. Good luck, and take the best of care for both of you.
Seems like a nice place so far!
Absolutely love videos of you and Kat's travels, Ben! Always look forward to your videos!
Superb vlog guys ....xx
Very interesting, you are right I don't know about this country.
Now you do 🫡
Timorese are sooo friendly! 🤩
Very! 🇹🇱
Cool ! Ty
very interesting!!
Great video, can't wait to hear and see more. The history is very interesting to hear about as I think a lot of the stuff that was reported in regional news never really made it on tv over here in the USA. Love love love Kat
You are probably the first vlogger on RUclips I see going to Timor-Leste. Thanks for sharing, I've been wanting to go for a long time ;)
You should!👏🏼
Sabbatical was also there
I really love when Cat shows up in these videos, shes the coolest 🥰
⭐️
I love this new Ben and Kat series very cool
🚀👍
Excellent. Wanna go! Landscape is similar to Flores, Komodo... surprisingly dry.
Interesting destination to venture in.
Underrated 💯🔝🔜👍
The mystery is solved! Good to see your experience with broken motorbikes came in handy!
Nice one again Ben! You and Kat out and about.
Kat should be talking on the video. In "Travel on Toast" Olivia, an English girl, did the talking and she did a very good job
Greetings from Oslo, Norway. My wife and I are going to Dili from 12 to 16 January. I realy look forward to it. We will probably rent a bike for a day or two to get around, also outside of Dili. I hope it will be a nice experiense. looking forward to mor TL videos
Have fun! Very friendly place mate
Be sure to watch my next video though and avoid what we do
Lovely people helping you 🙂
Great video! Can't wait for the upcoming "disaster" on the next one!
Chaos incoming
Great content again Ben & Kat stay safe make sure the clip your crash helmet on J&J Cheshire uk
Always had an interest in the Lusophone countries, East Timor looks fascinating.
Interesting destination, and friendly is a bonus , and Kat makes a good travel companion 👍
Translation on point 😬
Riding scooter matic on mountainous area + that scooter max load is 150 kg on flat surface.. funtastic..
Great video Benny.
Glad you enjoyed it🤝
Just bought a bag of coffee from Timor! Nice to know where it's from!
Wow, what lovely friendly people
Very!
You were hoping for some content,you definitely had some with this tyre 😮
This will be fascinating Ben & Kat. 👍🏼
🇹🇱👏🏼🚀
Best country in Asia I've been to. Thank you for bringing me back there! 🇹🇱
Glad you enjoyed it! Good place
loves these videos
many thanks!
When I see your videoes in my feed I am definitely more inclined to watch them if Katarina is in them.
Looks amazing.
hahaa, I really wanna be there oneday, thanks for sharing this video, very interesting
You should mate!
Ben you are a total legend,like a bargain basement Simon Reeves
Nice to see your PA Lynn helping you with the filming!
😆 “take it lynn it’s digging in”
Lol. I love the classic randomness when trying to fix your tyre. Pretty good room for $20 in reality.
Honestly no, I am not familiar with Timor Leste. So thank you and Kat for this series!! 😀😀😀😎👍👍👍😉
Our pleasure! Cool place
@@BackpackerBen It certainly looks interesting indeed! Would love to see some of their foods especially their seafoods!! ❤️❤️❤️😀😀😀😎👍👍👍😉
Ah haaa! Was so happy to have a new video from Ben and Kat that I watched before getting my morning coffee! Unheard of! I'll be rewatching with coffee. 😊 Too bad about the tire, but those are the types of events in life that make good stories years later...and good content! Great job. 😎
Cheers for watching mate! 🤝
Great video mate, you and kat have brightened up a otherwise gloomy day for me here in worthing. I expect and hope your subs numbers are gonna blow up! You have put the work in dude
Appreciate you watching mate! More videos coming
Ben, your vids are more than twice as good lately. Not sure why. 😀
Grafting 🫡
Glad you did a video on this gem of a country. Portuguese colonies are always interesting as hell.
Agreed 🇹🇱
I lived and worked there 2001-2002, 2006-2007. I managed to see the entire place, Oecussi enclave included.
beautiful first impression
Fun fact: Indonesia colonized Timor Leste then. Now Indonesia is their best friend. We have been lobbying for them to be included in ASEAN membership when Singapore doesn't want them to join because they're poor and Malaysia doesn't want another non-muslim majority country to join.
Was there in 2019. Dili wasn’t really that chaotic but the people are friendly and there’s amazing scenery but there really isn’t much to do there.
You make a great Alan fan very happy Jurrasic park
I think your videos are getting better and better in quality. Love to see places I don't see or hear much of like Timor Leste. Still think you should have gone to Spider Village though 😉
Cheers mate! What is spider village lol
@@BackpackerBen Mentioned it on IG the other day, definitely want to see you there. Bali village infested with spiders. You'd love it!
No thanks 😆
Oh neat! This is a place I've always been curious about! Can you go there via boat? The hotel looked very clean and nice for $20!
'Ahaaaaa!' Didn't know Alan Partridge had come along with you. Lovely vid though!
❤❤love it
😎👏🏼
Excellent video Ben and Kat, I'd never heard of the place before. Very interesting and a very beautiful place. Looking forward to your next vlog 😊
Glad you enjoyed it
They told me this was B&B's channel, and I saw Ben so I thought I was in the right place. Nice play on words with the channel name.
Seems like a very nice place to visit
dude at the end rocking palm angels lol
Yaay, Kat is back.
9:07 OMG "Chaiya Chaiya" Bollywood song! I did not know Bollywood is famous in Timor as well 😮
One of your best videos
Next is better 🫡
Greetings from Nairobi Kenya iwanna come there and explore and do some videos
East Timor used to be in the Australian news all the time. The Australian military was engaged in an "extended peacekeeping operation" for many years when the country was attempting to gain independence, lots of terrible things happened during the fight for independence.
its no longer in the news because it is australia turn to treat TL badly.
@@harukrentz435 I know. The Australian military did terrible things. They told us that they were there to help, but they just kept doing terrible things. Eventually the government put a ban on the media talking about the bad stuff that the Australian military was doing in the name of peace, so the Australian public just stopped learning about it. Before the Australian occupation it was massacres and innocent people getting killed. It wasn't much of an improvement after Australia took over...
Welcome to Timor leste watching from uk