January 18, 1981 – Episode 37
Payday In this episode Harry finally receives his pay. The family has dinner with missionaries on the compound and learn that Father Vincent is headed to Liberia. Ullem family Family house Back Pay
January 10, 1981 – Episode 36
Report Card In this episode Harry talks about dry season agriculture and how the school provides their report cards to students. Joan writes home and discusses going to the market while Ya Marie recovers. Both Harry and Joan have enjoyed their African weight loss...
January 6, 1981 – Episode 35
Secret Society School is starting back up but it takes time for students to arrive. There are celebrations in town as young women are prepared for the tribal version of "womanhood" where they go off to the bush for female genital mutilation and training. Finally, it's...
January 1, 1981 – Episode 34
New Year Festivities Harry writes home and describes our New Year's eve activities. Ross reads his letter to the Tooth Fairy. Evening celebration Celebration Celebration
December 31, 1980 – Episode 33
A Bountiful Feast Joan writes home to her parents about our holiday travels and adventures. The family travels to Medina where we eat with over 20 members of the village. Ferry to Medina Mary Jean Dancing Devils Dinner in Medina
December 29, 1980 – Episode 32
Holiday Abroad Harry writes home with detail of our experience with the Christmas holiday in Freetown and Kamakwie. Christmas with the Family Gathering with other Americans Dinner in Medina Dinner in Medina Gathering with Missionaries and Peace Corps
December 25, 1980 – Episode 31
Merry Christmas Merry Christmas from Culture Experienced. In this short episode Harry writes home with a Christmas message. Christmas Morning Christmas Morning Christmas Morning
December 21, 1980 – Episode 30
Paradise Found The family has traveled to the beach for some holiday rest and relaxation. Joan and Harry describe the trip down and arriving at the beautiful Sierra Leone beaches. The family also gets to see the national dance troupe at a local hotel. Fisherman...
December 15, 1980 – Episode 29
Life-Saver Harry writes home about giving blood during a C-Section. School has ended for the semester and we are preparing for our trip to Freetown. We continue to receive groups of carolers, often dressed as dancing devils, from the village in preparation for...
December 14, 1980 – Episode 28
Visiting Devils In this episode Joan writes home about creating Christmas decorations and we get visitors from the the village. She describes our extraction "plan" as there is rumor of government trouble. Bread Delivery Bakery Bakery Government Notice Dancing Devils...