Culture Experienced

Ross Thornhill
  • 5.0 (6)
  • PERSONAL JOURNALS

Experience a one year adventure living in Kamakwie, Sierra Leone. Forty years ago our family went on a "family fun trip" unlike any other.

  1. 07/03/2021

    The Dream Fulfilled

    In this final episode the family returns home. Harry, Joan and Ross reflect on their time in Sierra Leone and how this experienced has influenced their lives.  If you have enjoyed this season, be sure to check out the blog at www.cultureexperienced.com.

    26 min

  2. 07/02/2021 ·  BONUS

    Kyle Reflects

    In this bonus episode Kyle, the middle son, reflects on his year with the family living in Kamakwie.

    37 min

  3. 07/01/2021 ·  BONUS

    Mark Reflects

    In this bonus episode Mark, the eldest son, reflects on his year with the family living in Kamakwie.

    12 min

  4. 06/29/2021

    Waiting to Return

    In this last diary entry Harry writes about leaving Kamakwie. Joan and the kids are in Freetown at a beach house preparing return. The adventure is almost at an end.

    18 min

  5. 06/24/2021

    The Long Goodbye

    In this episode the family completes their goodbyes and Joan and the boys depart for Freetown leaving Harry to distribute any remaining possessions. Ross manages to pickup one more major illness prior to leaving. A couple friends are baptized at the local Catholic church and the family makes the rounds to make a final visit to friends before departing.

    13 min

  6. 06/17/2021

    Menagerie

    In this episode Harry reads from his diary as we are in the last few weeks of the trip. Harry takes care of a menagerie of biology specimens for a Peace Corps teacher who left for Freetown.  Even though Ross is sick we still manage to have a few celebrations with various westerners. Finally we learn of a Wesleyan Pastor who passed away at the hospital.

    12 min

  7. 06/12/2021

    Last Supper

    As we near the end of our "family fun trip" we have dinner with the nationals who have helped us during our stay. In this last letter we discuss our memories of Ya Marie, Ya Fudya and Pa Surrey. Joan will be traveling to Freetown with the boys as Harry completes school assignments prior to departing. Stay tuned for journal entries over the next month which will complete season 1 of Culture Experienced.

    17 min

  8. 06/01/2021

    A Special Treat

    Mark and Kyle get a special treat staying with a Peace Corps friend in Fintonia. It's a bit humid for laundry and we have dinner with a Liberian family.

    9 min
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Experience a one year adventure living in Kamakwie, Sierra Leone. Forty years ago our family went on a "family fun trip" unlike any other.

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  • Creator
    Ross Thornhill
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2021
  • Episodes
    79
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Ross Thornhill
  • Show Website
    Culture Experienced