Mosquito House
4. januar 2020, Sierra Leone ⋅ ☀️ 86 °F
Built for white British inhabitants who initially lived along the coast. They thought they were getting sick and dying because of.. Black Magic.. but after a body was exhumed by British doctor itLæs mere
100's Of Years Later...
4. januar 2020, Sierra Leone ⋅ ☀️ 84 °F
The children of Sierra Leone can and do still face the same fate.. Sad 😟
A Local Senator
4. januar 2020, Sierra Leone ⋅ ☀️ 82 °F
Overseeing part of a 25 year Chinese road project signed by previous government. The new government is not so fond of the deal and the Chinese presence in Sierra Leone.
Mudslide Area
4. januar 2020, Sierra Leone ⋅ ☀️ 82 °F
In 2017 over 1,000 killed with some still buried under the mud on the hillside in the far distance.
Leicester Peak
4. januar 2020, Sierra Leone ⋅ ☀️ 82 °F
Provides great views of Freetown especially on a clear day. Huge US Embassy compound is located just below.
Leicester Towers
4. januar 2020, Sierra Leone ⋅ ☀️ 82 °F
Important communication infrastructure for Sierra Leone.
Hillside Landscape
4. januar 2020, Sierra Leone ⋅ ☀️ 84 °F
Drive down from Leicester Peak shows a good sample of the green landscape all around Freetown.
Fourah Bay College
4. januar 2020, Sierra Leone ⋅ ☀️ 86 °F
Part of the oldest university in West Africa established in the early 1800's.
Another Vantage Point
4. januar 2020, Sierra Leone ⋅ ☀️ 88 °F
But an interesting location because nearby is a tunnel system that leads from this area to Freetown below.
Military Tunnel Entrance
4. januar 2020, Sierra Leone ⋅ ☀️ 88 °F
Former system to go between Freetown and the surrounding hills.
Long Walk
4. januar 2020, Sierra Leone ⋅ ☀️ 88 °F
Into Town...
Streets Of Freetown
4. januar 2020, Sierra Leone ⋅ ☀️ 88 °F
Area known as.. Jamaican Section.. because it was settled by slaves who returned to home from Jamaica.
National Museum
4. januar 2020, Sierra Leone ⋅ ☀️ 88 °F
Good place to learn a bit of Sierra Leone history and to see some cool exhibits.
National Museum
4. januar 2020, Sierra Leone ⋅ ☀️ 90 °F
Ceremonial Costume.. and other museum exhibits.
Basse Chillin...
4. januar 2020, Sierra Leone ⋅ ☀️ 90 °F
Our tour guide who lost both of his parents during Civil war here and was orphaned at 5 years old. A sad story but he's definitely an inspiration.
First Prime Minister
4. januar 2020, Sierra Leone ⋅ ☀️ 88 °F
The architect of Sierra Leone Independence.
The Cotton Tree
4. januar 2020, Sierra Leone ⋅ ☀️ 88 °F
Historic site of modern Freetown settled by freed African American slaves.
Great Public Notice
4. januar 2020, Sierra Leone ⋅ ☀️ 88 °F
Hopefully an effective billboard.
Hangin Bats...
4. januar 2020, Sierra Leone ⋅ ☀️ 88 °F
This tree is home to hundreds of them.
Thank You.. Thank You...
4. januar 2020, Sierra Leone ⋅ ☀️ 86 °F
Very Much... Sierra Leone Style😁
War Memorial
4. januar 2020, Sierra Leone ⋅ ☀️ 90 °F
One of the most heartbreaking memorials that I have visited.
The White Office
4. januar 2020, Sierra Leone ⋅ ☀️ 90 °F
Office of Sierra Leone's President.
The Most Powerful...
4. januar 2020, Sierra Leone ⋅ ☀️ 88 °F
Symbol of Forgiveness.. A former rebel who chopped off the hands of fellow citizens crawls on his stomach to ask forgiveness and it is granted. Wow, Powerful!
The Unknown Soldier
4. januar 2020, Sierra Leone ⋅ ☀️ 90 °F
A monument to the unknown heros of Sierra Leone.
True Founder of Freetown
4. januar 2020, Sierra Leone ⋅ ☀️ 90 °F
Born into slavery in North America, Thomas returned to Sierra Leone after serving in the British military to become a local hero.