CULTURE
EXPERIENCEDExperience a one year adventure living in Kamakwie, Sierra Leone.
Forty years ago our family went on a “family fun trip” unlike any other.
April 19, 1981 – Episode 59
Easter at the Beach It is Easter Sunday and the family is still at the beach house near Freetown. We get a short Sierra Leone (and West African) history lesson from Harry. Easter Eggs Easter Eggs Family Photo Joan on the Beach Family
April 17, 1981 – Episode 58
Beach House The family is vacationing at a beach house on the coast near Freetown and are joined by Ila Shea. Harry plans gift shopping in town and pickup up our return tickets back home. Chimp at the Beach Chimp at the Beach Ila with the family at the beach. Beach...
April 14, 1981 – Episode 57
Holiday Road In this episode the family is traveling to Freetown for vacation. On the way we spend time in Kamaloo and Makeni. Flat Tire Stopping on trip Traveling Deviner Fr Vincent Beach...
April 7, 1981 – Episode 56
Vacation Prep In this episode Harry writes about our upcoming vacation plans as we will be picked up the next day. A new physician is in town and the men are over as the women are away. Hospital Staff Clinic KWSS behind the Gentleman (proximity to our home).
April 3, 1981 – Episode 55
High School Theatre In this episode Harry discusses plans for our upcoming vacation. We have friends over again and Mark and Kyle attend a play at the high school. Play at KWSS Play at KWSS Play at KWSS
March 31, 1981 – Episode 54
Fresh Fruit Both Joan and Harry write home in this episode. We learn about the incredible fruit and flowers that are available in the region. Mary Jean is brought back to Medina and has to cross in a dugout canoe. President Regan has been shot and we talk about how...
March 13, 1981 – Episode 53
Collegial Gatherings In this episode Harry and Joan talk about the peace corps and missionaries who get together to decompress. Rain clouds are on the horizon and Dr. Paine takes a vacation. Peace Corps Nurses Gatherings Fr. Casullo Gathering water and doing laundry....
March 10, 1981 – Episode 52
Out of Touch Joan goes on a trip, and Harry didn't know where she was. Harry talks about how little schooling occurs with all of the special days off. Mary Jean Mary Jean Remote Clinics - Notice the drum used for communication between villages. Joan's Trip...
March 4, 1981 – Episode 51
Chores In this episode we learn what a typical day may look like for children in Kamakwie. Typical Chores for Children Typical Chores for Children Typical Chores for Children Typical Chores for Children Typical Chores for Children Typical Chores for...