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| On the other side of the runway from Wamena lies WESAPUT village,
the turn-off marked by an orange clock tower. There are a few
traditional honai houses by the end of the road and the locals generally
dress traditionally in horim and grass skirts, but they're very camera
conscious, chanting "seribu, seribu, seribu" (Rp1000, 1000, 1000). On a
pleasanter note, Wesaput is an essential trip for its museum, the Palimo
Adat (Rp1000 donation). It's a beautifully laid-out building, built to
resemble a honai, and contains a variety of Baliem curiosities such as
weapons and traditional clothing. Behind the Palimo Adat is a suspension
bridge and a good spot for a swim. Beyond the bridge, a path leads to
Pugima village. The walk takes about thirty minutes, and, though the
scenery isn't as magnificent as in the mountains, it's a good way to
view the Dani's agrarian lifestyle. Just off this path is a large spooky
cave. Taksis come all the way to Wesaput from Wamena, circumnavigating
the northwestern end of the runway, and cost Rp400. It's often quicker
to walk right across the middle of the runway on the path that starts at
the fire station. You can also cut across the fields at the northwestern
end of the runway, and then walk down the road. Before you reach Wesaput,
you'll come across Wiosilimo Losmen ($5-10) on the right-hand side of
the road. They have several rooms in reproduction honai, all with their
own mandi and patio, and the owners will give you transport to and from
town in the evenings. |
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