May 1, 1981 – Episode 62

May 1, 1981 – Episode 62

Doctor in Distress Joan and Harry both write home in this episode. We learn about a physician who steps on a scorpion and Ross has a big day coming up. Flowers are in bloom and butterflies are abundant. Scorpion Boys playing with scorpion Local lizard Butterfly Kyles...
April 28, 1981 – Episode 61

April 28, 1981 – Episode 61

Becoming a Teenager It’s the day after Mark’s birthday and we celebrate “Kamakwie” style. The Barkers will be leaving due to some health concerns and will be missed. Harry becomes frustrated with some of the missionaries and has to adjust plans...
April 23, 1981 – Episode 60

April 23, 1981 – Episode 60

Comfort Bus Harry leaves the family at the beach house and heads beck to Kamakwie for school. We learn about his long journey back up country and his activities without the family. Harry’s Class Harry in Freetown Harry in...
April 19, 1981 – Episode 59

April 19, 1981 – Episode 59

Easter at the Beach It is Easter Sunday and the family is still at the beach house near Freetown. We get a short Sierra Leone (and West African) history lesson from Harry.  Easter Eggs Easter Eggs Family Photo Joan on the Beach...
April 17, 1981 – Episode 58

April 17, 1981 – Episode 58

Beach House The family is vacationing at a beach house on the coast near Freetown and are joined by Ila Shea. Harry plans gift shopping in town and pickup up our return tickets back home. Chimp at the Beach Chimp at the Beach Ila with the family at the beach. Beach...