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.
November 26, 1980 – Episode 23
Terrific Gossip Joan writes home about some gossip in the village. She also describes the baptism that occurred by the Wesleyans. Be sure to stay for the ending bonus. Thankgiving with Friends
November 25, 1980 – Episode 22
Two by Two Plans are coming along for Thanksgiving and Harry describes a large baptism by the Wesleyan missionaries. Wesleyan Baptism Playing with friends
November 17, 1980 – Episode 21
Three Ninety One In this episode Harry writes about driving back up country from Freetown and the wages that he will received as a teacher. Typical view on the way back up country Ross with friends
November 14, 1980 – Episode 20
Holding down the Fort Joan stays with the kids and substitutes for Harry while he is away in Freetown. Ross at school Playing on the patio Mark in Boy Scouts Kamakwie Joan Tutoring
November 13, 1980 – Episode 19
Freetown Harry travels to Freetown for official paperwork. He describes his trip in the capital city and the students are not happy. Harry in Freetown Freetown Freetown Freetown Freetown Freetown Waterfront Road up country
November 10, 1980 – Episode 18
Happy Birthday Harry writes home on his birthday about a trip to Freetown. Joan substitutes for Harrys classes and describes an incident that occurred. Party with Peace Corps Eva (in the foreground) leaves us.
November 4, 1980 – Episode 17
Teardrop In this episode Joan assists with a premature infant and we learn why there are so many C-Sections in the community. We also learn the importance of typhoid shots (a little late). Harry writes about a an unfortunate incident on the compound and 40 years ago...
November 1, 1980 – Episode 16
Halloween Abroad In this episode Harry writes home and describes how Ya Marie spends a day making palm oil in addition to helping the boys create a costume for Halloween. He also describes the funeral for the Principals relative and the family begins to care for a...
October 27, 1980 – Episode 15
Best Weekend The Thornhills have an exciting weekend up country. The boys cross into another country and get to meet the Vice President of Sierra Leone. We also get the a back-story of souvenir placemats. Ferry Across River Weaver - Placemats Weaver Weaver...