January 6, 1981 – Episode 35

January 6, 1981 – Episode 35

Secret Society School is starting back up but it takes time for students to arrive. There are celebrations in town as young women are prepared for the tribal version of “womanhood” where they go off to the bush for female genital mutilation and training....
January 1, 1981 – Episode 34

January 1, 1981 – Episode 34

New Year Festivities Harry writes home and describes our New Year’s eve activities. Ross reads his letter to the Tooth Fairy. Evening celebration Celebration Celebration
December 31, 1980 – Episode 33

December 31, 1980 – Episode 33

A Bountiful Feast Joan writes home to her parents about our holiday travels and adventures. The family travels to Medina where we eat with over 20 members of the village.  Ferry to Medina Mary Jean Dancing Devils Dinner in...
December 29, 1980 – Episode 32

December 29, 1980 – Episode 32

Holiday Abroad Harry writes home with detail of our experience with the Christmas holiday in Freetown and Kamakwie.  Christmas with the Family Gathering with other Americans Dinner in Medina Dinner in Medina Gathering with Missionaries and Peace...
December 25, 1980 – Episode 31

December 25, 1980 – Episode 31

Merry Christmas Merry Christmas from Culture Experienced. In this short episode Harry writes home with a Christmas message. Christmas Morning Christmas Morning Christmas Morning
December 21, 1980 – Episode 30

December 21, 1980 – Episode 30

Paradise Found The family has traveled to the beach for some holiday rest and relaxation. Joan and Harry describe the trip down and arriving at the beautiful Sierra Leone beaches. The family also gets to see the national dance troupe at a local hotel. Fisherman...