Flores Overland 4

We made our way up to Kelimutu Volcano Crater, 1900m, where there are three volcanic lakes which change colour from yellow, to green, to blue, to turquoise, orange, and red. The reason for this change in colour is unknown and still being studied. The local tribes atribute spiritual meaning to these colour changes and come once a year to pay tribute to the gods in thanksgiving.

On the way down we enjoyed the mountain views and bought some fruit. Ivan got a man on the side of the road to cut us some sugarcane which we chewed on.

In the afternoon we stopped at another traditional village, belonging to the Lio people. This village was burnt down by a neighbouring tribe 5 years ago and has been rebuilt since. Along with the buildings, a lot of traditional and old furniture was also burnt down, one of which being the famous drums made of girl skin centuries back!Read more