Mosquito House
January 4, 2020 in 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 itRead more
100's Of Years Later...
January 4, 2020 in Sierra Leone ⋅ ☀️ 84 °F
The children of Sierra Leone can and do still face the same fate.. Sad 😟
A Local Senator
January 4, 2020 in 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
January 4, 2020 in 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
January 4, 2020 in Sierra Leone ⋅ ☀️ 82 °F
Provides great views of Freetown especially on a clear day. Huge US Embassy compound is located just below.
Leicester Towers
January 4, 2020 in Sierra Leone ⋅ ☀️ 82 °F
Important communication infrastructure for Sierra Leone.
Hillside Landscape
January 4, 2020 in Sierra Leone ⋅ ☀️ 84 °F
Drive down from Leicester Peak shows a good sample of the green landscape all around Freetown.
Fourah Bay College
January 4, 2020 in Sierra Leone ⋅ ☀️ 86 °F
Part of the oldest university in West Africa established in the early 1800's.
Another Vantage Point
January 4, 2020 in 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
January 4, 2020 in Sierra Leone ⋅ ☀️ 88 °F
Former system to go between Freetown and the surrounding hills.
Long Walk
January 4, 2020 in Sierra Leone ⋅ ☀️ 88 °F
Into Town...
Streets Of Freetown
January 4, 2020 in Sierra Leone ⋅ ☀️ 88 °F
Area known as.. Jamaican Section.. because it was settled by slaves who returned to home from Jamaica.
National Museum
January 4, 2020 in Sierra Leone ⋅ ☀️ 88 °F
Good place to learn a bit of Sierra Leone history and to see some cool exhibits.
National Museum
January 4, 2020 in Sierra Leone ⋅ ☀️ 90 °F
Ceremonial Costume.. and other museum exhibits.
Basse Chillin...
January 4, 2020 in 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
January 4, 2020 in Sierra Leone ⋅ ☀️ 88 °F
The architect of Sierra Leone Independence.
The Cotton Tree
January 4, 2020 in Sierra Leone ⋅ ☀️ 88 °F
Historic site of modern Freetown settled by freed African American slaves.
Great Public Notice
January 4, 2020 in Sierra Leone ⋅ ☀️ 88 °F
Hopefully an effective billboard.
Hangin Bats...
January 4, 2020 in Sierra Leone ⋅ ☀️ 88 °F
This tree is home to hundreds of them.
Thank You.. Thank You...
January 4, 2020 in Sierra Leone ⋅ ☀️ 86 °F
Very Much... Sierra Leone Style😁
War Memorial
January 4, 2020 in Sierra Leone ⋅ ☀️ 90 °F
One of the most heartbreaking memorials that I have visited.
The White Office
January 4, 2020 in Sierra Leone ⋅ ☀️ 90 °F
Office of Sierra Leone's President.
The Most Powerful...
January 4, 2020 in 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
January 4, 2020 in Sierra Leone ⋅ ☀️ 90 °F
A monument to the unknown heros of Sierra Leone.
True Founder of Freetown
January 4, 2020 in 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.