June 17, 1981 – Episode 72

June 17, 1981 – Episode 72

Menagerie In this episode Harry reads from his diary as we are in the last few weeks of the trip. Harry takes care of a menagerie of biology specimens for a Peace Corps teacher who left for Freetown.  Even though Ross is sick we still manage to have a few celebrations...
June 12, 1981 – Episode 71

June 12, 1981 – Episode 71

Last Supper As we near the end of our “family fun trip” we have dinner with the nationals who have helped us during our stay. In this last letter we discuss our memories of Ya Marie, Ya Fudya and Pa Surrey. Joan will be traveling to Freetown with the boys...
June 1, 1981 – Episode 70

June 1, 1981 – Episode 70

A Special Treat Mark and Kyle get a special treat staying with a Peace Corps friend in Fintonia. It’s a bit humid for laundry and we have dinner with a Liberian family. Helping to pound grain Slash and Burn Agriculture Peace Corps Rice Fields Rice Fields Head...
May 29, 1981 – Episode 69

May 29, 1981 – Episode 69

Rain Day In this episode we hear a letter from both Harry and Joan. A “rain day” cancels school and we have secured travel from Kamakwie to Freetown when we leave. We have a discussion about the cheating that occurred on the national exams and what impact...
May 25, 1981 – Episode 68

May 25, 1981 – Episode 68

Cheating The national tests are now occurring and cheating is common for the school. Harry vents his frustrations and is sent home. Mary Jean will be leaving shortly so we see her one last time. Taking tests Class Class Mary Jean Mary...