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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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