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.
September 12, 1980 – Episode 5
Flexible In this episode Harry discusses his first week teaching in the Kamakwie secondary school and the kids make more friends. Harry teaching in Kamakwie Wesleyan Secondary School Kamakwie Playing Soccer Kamakwie Swing Playing
September 5, 1980 – Episode 4
Beautiful Views With the entire family now in Sierra Leone there is a short stay in Freetown and a trip north to our final home for the year in Kamakwie. Harry in Freetown Pricey Food Road to Kamakwie Villages along the Road First day for the boys, in the rain...
September 2, 1980 – Episode 3
The Arrival In this short episode Joan writes a postcard to her parents of her and the boys arrival to Freetown. She also recounts the layover in Dakar as she leaves the boys under stairs so she can make sure that the luggage is transferred. Front of the postcard Air...
August 25, 1980 – Episode 2
A Mother Prepares In episode 2 Joan talks about staying behind in the US while Harry travels first to Sierra Leone to find a job and housing. Mom & Pop Sullivan Winifred & Maj Thornhill. Maj (Harold Sr.) had passed 6 months prior to the family departure....
August 23, 1980 – Episode 1
A Dream Realized Welcome to the Culture Experienced. These posts will supplement the podcast with photos and commentary or our adventure. In this first episode we have a discussion about the background of our trip and Harry's first ten days. Harry in the Peace Corps...