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.
October 21, 1980 – Episode 14
Three Kings Harry describes how people dress on a Muslim holy day and Mary Jean visits. Three Kings Dancing Devils
October 18, 1980 – Episode 13
Emergency Transportation Harry becomes an ambulance driver to assist a pregnant mother. Mary Jean Football Game
October 13, 1980 – Episode 12
Pop-Up Clinic Joan writes home about assisting at a rural clinic. She also attempts to make Italian food in Africa. Clinic Cooking Cooking
October 12, 1980 – Episode 11
Free Rein The kids can now explore on their own. Marks Girlfriend Market Tutoring Tutoring Cloth
October 7, 1980 – Episode 10
Home Zoo The Thornhills pick up a couple of unique animals and begin to explore more of Kamakwie. Harry is challenged by the teaching schedule and Joan heads to a remote clinic. Clinic Clinic Family Pet
October 1, 1980 – Episode 9
What is your favorite sport? Harry writes home about school, getting sick and a village celebration. Father Vincent Father Vincent on family trip Kamakwie Market Kamakwie Clinic Town Pavailion & Lorry
September 26, 1980 – Episode 8
Lost Electricity Joan and Harry talk about their cook Ya Marie and Joan discusses helping out in the hospital. Ya Marie Preparing Palm Oil Counting Pills Clinic School School Hanging out
September 23, 1980 – Episode 7
Thank God for McDonalds In this episode we have a discussion about corporal punishment and Harry writes home about how well we are adjusting to the new food. Ya Marie Eating with Friends Mary Jean Eating with Friends
September 18, 1980 – Episode 6
Snakes & Scorpions Harry and Joan write about moving into the new home. We learn about some of the folks who help throughout the year and Harry finally learns what he will be teaching. Fr Jim Tully Russian Car Ya Fudia Ya Marie First Day of School Mark in Class...