Harry08
I like to go but maybe it's more fun with a small group?March first full moon is on 2nd. Some sources say the event is happening between 9 and 11 so this need reconfirming. Can I join you?Do you have more accurate information?
tintin
The Pasola in 2018 will take place in different places in the island and dates: Feb 9 & 10, and Mar 9 & 10. Lucky fellow you are, have fun (I'm jealous!)
tintin
Pasola in several places. March 9 and 10. Lucky fellow you are , have fun (I'm jealous)
Harry08
I find a site that organises similar trips.[URL]https://www.incito.vacations/[/URL]
Markit
Be advised Sumba has, if not the worst, at least one of the worst infections with mosquito born diseases, malaria primarily but also dengue fever, in the world!
Harry08
Be advised Sumba has, if not the worst, at least one of the worst infections with mosquito born diseases, malaria primarily but also dengue fever, in the world![/QUOTE]Damn... Ignorance is bliss, but thank you for ruining it.Btw, Do you have a link for confirming this?
Harry08
Back from Pulau Sumba. It was awesome. Probably something like bali was 30+ years ago.Festival was fun like expected. Because it keeps getting out of control at the end of the day, they had some serious well armed riot police presen.I left afternoon so I don't get stuck in traffic.Lots of people still live in traditional bamboo houses.Bought some local artwork, hanged around in empty beaches and had a chat with locals in a tiny fishing village.Btw, they still carry swords :)I have no idea what is happening in the east end of the island and 3 days was not enough for West Sumba.Lots of schools, mostly good roads and verry few tourists. Awesome!Go, and take a look before it gets screwed by mass tourism, large hotels, resorts and destruction of old and unique. Go before the real estate moguls hoist their banners: "resistance is futile, you will be assimilated"[ATTACH=full]3082[/ATTACH]
Harry08
Be advised Sumba has, if not the worst, at least one of the worst infections with mosquito born diseases, malaria primarily but also dengue fever, in the world![/QUOTE]Based on information I got from WHO website, Americas are the worsts in dengue. Malaria? It is "relatively high" but not "the worst in the world" It's possible I don't understand WHO data.
