Once – in the colonial times this settlement was called Hollandia. Now it is called Jayapura and acts as the capital of the indonesian Papua. After cruising all day along the coast of Papua and enjoying the views of little illands and the blue ocean “Labobar” at sunset entered picturesque bay where Jayapura is located under cloudy peaks.
I was the only one tourist in the crowd of more them 2000 passengers going to the gate. Soldiers keep evetything in order – thanks God!
It was first time thak I had a problem to find the budget room –
two hotels one by one were full. It is not easy to wonder around the town with 20-kilo backpack…
Finally I stay in Dafonsoro Hotel for 18 USD – more then I expected. It was late evening when I visired local police station – and surprise: thet issued my travel permit to the wilderness (Baliem Valley) at 9 pm! You want to know the secret? They charge unoficiall “fee” – 10000 INR – so work goes easier and faster!
