August 25 – 29, 2012 So on Saturday morning, I heard an interesting BBC radio piece prior to my research meeting with Dr. Koroma and Dr. Gogra. Last week was the 10 year anniversary of when peacekeepers were brought into Sierra Leone at the end of the civil war (Dr. Koroma said that the peace … Continue reading
Posted in August 2012 …
Trip into Freetown & Akon
August 21 – 24, 2012 I returned to Allentown on Tuesday morning (August 21) and met up with Richard. We went out grocery shopping with John and Kaysie and ate some chicken and chips at the ole’ Basha Restaurant and Bakery (which was glorious after my diet of rice and cassava/potato grain leaves the previous … Continue reading
A first for me
August 24, 2012 I forgot to mention that I saw something for the first time last week here in Salone. While waiting for the University bus on my first trip out there, I saw a freaking horse! It was the strangest sight. A man came riding in, bareback, to the junction from the side road … Continue reading
Njala University Roller Coaster Ride
Njala University Roller Coaster Ride August 17 – 20, 2012 My first few days at Njala were definitely a roller coaster of emotions. First off, before even getting to Njala, I waited at the junction for the University bus for 4 hours on Friday (August 17). I was told to be out there at 3 … Continue reading
Key to Survival: Staying Limber
August 16, 2012 Here in Africa, the plans always change. I learned this my first time here back in March 2011 when our day’s activities changed every 10 minutes. And today, I was given a nice reminder to stay limber. First, let me give a brief account of my Wednesday. On Wednesday, Kaysie took me, … Continue reading
My first day back in Salone
August 14, 2012 Well, I’m back in Sierra Leone for the third time! Today was my first whole day; I got in around 7:30 pm last night at the airport. I’ll tell you what – traveling solo versus with 13 – 22 other people is actually quite nice. Much less stress involved when you only … Continue reading
Why am I joining the blogging world?
Hello! In one week from today, I will begin my 9 month adventure in Sierra Leone, West Africa! My goal with this blog is to not only keep in touch with family and friends, but to also share my research and living experiences in Salone with everyone and anyone who is interested! Especially to those out … Continue reading
Jesi Lay in Salone 