Timor Leste Land of the Sleeping Crocodile - the tale of the boy and the sleeping crocodile is told often in this country also known as East Timor. It is used to explain the island’s crocodile-like shape and why the Timorese have a special affinity with the large reptile that is said to inhabit the creeks and pools along much of the south coast of the country. I did not see any crocodiles on my trip to Timor Leste, but I did see some great dive sites along the north coast of the island. A quick look at the map will tell you why there just has to be some great diving because just to the north are the remote islands of Alor and Wetar, …