Monday, May 2, 2011

Bajawa-Labuan Bajo

Ok, another day on the road. As I previously mentioned, I overestimated the average speed on which you travel these roads. The mini-bus picked us up at our hotel and then waited for half an hour or so at the station for more people to fill in. Long road to Labuan Bajo, 12 hours with a lunch break in the middle and a gas refill 2 hrs before arriving. The trip should be splitted in at least two days. 
By the time we arrived we were so tired that we didn't want to do anything but rest. Just before arriving to Labuan Bajo, a drunk guy joined on board and made the last 30 min of the trip almost surreal. We checked in at Gardena Hotel, unluckily for us, the hotel was almost sold out and the only rooms available were the ones on top of the hill. We were so tired we took it anyways instead of looking around for other options. At least the view from the room was pretty. We took a shower and climbed down for dinner. There are only three or four options for dinner in Labuan Bajo, but the offer is definitely growing.  The hotel was upgrading and building new rooms by the time we were there.


Price Reference: 
Bus Bajawa-Labuan Bajo: 100K IDR, 12hr
Gardena Hotel: 250K IDR