Mosquito House

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 it Czytaj więcej
100's Of Years Later...

The children of Sierra Leone can and do still face the same fate.. Sad 😟
A Local Senator

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

In 2017 over 1,000 killed with some still buried under the mud on the hillside in the far distance.
Leicester Peak

Provides great views of Freetown especially on a clear day. Huge US Embassy compound is located just below.
Leicester Towers

Important communication infrastructure for Sierra Leone.
Hillside Landscape

Drive down from Leicester Peak shows a good sample of the green landscape all around Freetown.
Fourah Bay College

Part of the oldest university in West Africa established in the early 1800's.
Another Vantage Point

But an interesting location because nearby is a tunnel system that leads from this area to Freetown below.
Military Tunnel Entrance

Former system to go between Freetown and the surrounding hills.
Long Walk

Into Town...
Streets Of Freetown

Area known as.. Jamaican Section.. because it was settled by slaves who returned to home from Jamaica.
National Museum

Good place to learn a bit of Sierra Leone history and to see some cool exhibits.
National Museum

Ceremonial Costume.. and other museum exhibits.
Basse Chillin...

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

The architect of Sierra Leone Independence.
The Cotton Tree

Historic site of modern Freetown settled by freed African American slaves.
Great Public Notice

Hopefully an effective billboard.
Hangin Bats...

This tree is home to hundreds of them.
Thank You.. Thank You...

Very Much... Sierra Leone Style😁
War Memorial

One of the most heartbreaking memorials that I have visited.
The White Office

Office of Sierra Leone's President.
The Most Powerful...

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

A monument to the unknown heros of Sierra Leone.
True Founder of Freetown

Born into slavery in North America, Thomas returned to Sierra Leone after serving in the British military to become a local hero.