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.
February 5, 1981 – Episode 41
A Friend in Fintonia The family visits a Peace Corps friend in the village of Fintonia, Bob Barad. To this day Bob is still involved in supporting Africa and is involved in the World Food Program. We are also visited by Geza Teleki who is worked to establish a...
January 30, 1981 – Episode 40
Fresh Meat In this episode students are away at an agriculture fair. The family buys meat from a cow brought to the house. Joan helps deliver twins and we make plans to visit a peace corps friend. We learn about a book "THE REDEEMED SAY SO Stories of Witnessing...
January 27, 1981 – Episode 39
Singing and Dancing In this episode Harry talks about covering detention at the school. He also describes the celebrations from the female secret society. Boys at School Primary School Lunch Kitchen Outside Kitchen. Ross helping Ya Marie
January 23, 1981 – Episode 38
When the Doctor's Away In this episode Joan helps to run an under 5 clinic and we learn what happens when the Doctor is not in town. Harry is frustrated by sports practice while the school prepares for a major event. Clinic Food Distribution Weighing Children Clinic...
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