I've never played KoToR 2, only the first one though I lose interest whenever I get to Manaan. Too much walking and too many sidequests to make it feel relevant to the main story(IMO), so I understand your fatigue playing a boring zone.
I'm glad you managed to get past that part though! It's funny how we can't wait to get back into our starship because we know it'll advance the story and take us away from those terribly boring zones.
Good luck with KoTor 2! Please keep us updated on how your next session goes.