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