Flores overland 5

On our last day in Flores, Ende, we hiked up to a viewpoint above the Nagu village in the mountains. Here we saw the real essence of village life in Flores. People walk down with their pickings or produce (cloves, cocoa, hazelnut, etc) to sell in Ende and then back up each day. A lot of the older people walk barefoot!

The way up was so steep only a 4x4 would get up although the road doesn't look like any cars drive up it. The active lifestyle of the peolpe explains why everyone is so fit and ages so well.

Once we passed the town, up in the middle of the mountains we encountered an 80 year old man who walks up to his hut every day and serenades the town and valley with his singing. We complimented him on his singing and his fitness, he answered that if he stays in his house all day long his knees start to ache which is why he walks up to his hut every day.
On our way we sighted pepper plant, avocado trees, cacao, lots of cinnamon, nutmeg, clove and teak trees. How nice to hear and be in such a vibrant forest!

After the hike we went visit another tradition Lio village very full of life! We chatted tot he old ladies who live in the traditional style buildings, most have outlived their husbands.

And to finish the day off, we dined over a sunset view. Next up... Ubud, Bali!Read more