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.
March 2, 1981 – Episode 50
Native Medicine In this episode Joan writes home about some of the activities that Harry covered yesterday. We discuss native medicine and how it impacts the local residents. Joan also talks about the family that we support at the hospital. Family we support at the...
March 1, 1981 – Episode 49
A Winner Crowned Sports days have concluded and guess who is on the winning team? A movie is made and shown for late missionary from the town. Joan prepares for a trip with Mary Jean and we make plans for spring break. Sports Days Sports Days Sports Days
February 26, 1981 – Episode 48
Sports Days Sports days are about to begin as preparations have occurred all week. Joan is taking a trip with Mary Jean and Harry makes plans to spend his days off with the boys. Sports Day Sports Day Sports Day Sports Day Sports Day Sports Day Sports Day Sports Day...
February 23, 1981 – Episode 47
Tie Dye Harry and Joan explain the process of tie dye clothes in town and Harry writes about a dinner gathering to welcome the new doctor. It is still very hot as the school continues to prepare for sports days. Tie Dye Tie Dye Tie Dye Tie Dye Tie Dye Tie Dye Tie Dye...
February 20, 1981 – Episode 46
Primary Education Joan writes home about helping at one of the primary schools in the town. We have a discussion about how the school system is setup in Kamakwie. Joan also writes about the new physician and the lorry accident from previous episodes. Primary School...
February 19, 1981 – Episode 45
Children at Play In this episode the boys are busy with their friends building huts and in the Boy Scouts. Preparations continue for the much anticipated sports days and the newest physician must learn fast to make due with the local resources. The new Hut Hiding in...
February 17, 1981 – Episode 44
Tragic Loss In this episode we learn of a tragic accident that strikes a local community. We also learn about transportation in the local community and how locals transport their goods. Kyle carrying wood the local way. Village Road Local Lorry driving by our house....
February 13, 1981 – Episode 43
Unfortunate Backup In this episode we learn what happens when the septic tank is blocked. Farmers are beginning to burn their fields to prepare for the next planting season and the boys help out. Help with the Septic Tank Help with the septic tank. Burning Fields Mark...
February 10, 1981 – Episode 42
Chop Shop In this episode another physician comes to town to assist the hospital. Harry and Joan explain how patients are fed and why it's important to have family around to help while you're in the hospital. Finally, Ross and Kyle try their hand at farming. Local...