September 12, 1980 – Episode 5

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...
September 2, 1980 – Episode 3

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

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

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...