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In response to: "Halfway" 37 days old
by Alan86 [Member]
Very interesting and a good style of writing. I'm a fan of facts and figures and this numbers are very shocking, especially the big gap between the poor rural population and the rich urban population. more…
In response to: "It's a long commute" 76 days old
by MelissaC [Member]
Semi retired my be a good balence for you. more…
In response to: "Going back to Salone!" 248 days old
by GoodEnough [Member]
I knew you would go back
Take Care and God Bless
Good Enough more…
In response to: "First road trip! Freetown to Kailahun and back!" 568 days old
by Vasile [Member]
The organization I was working with (IFAD) provided my transport/driver. Hired cars/drivers are available but tend to be quite expensive. Check with www.visitsierraleone.org more…
In response to: "First road trip! Freetown to Kailahun and back!" 568 days old
by Rob [Visitor]
Hi,
How did you manage to get the 4 wheel drive and a reliable driver sorted in Freetown? Is there somebody that you can recommend? Was planning on using Kailahun as a stop off point into Liberia - any suggestions? more…
In response to: "Last day in Sierra Leone" 642 days old
by Caitlyn [Visitor]
Yay! I'll meet you there! more…
In response to: "Last day in Sierra Leone" 642 days old
by GoodEnough [Member]
Dear Vasile
Have a safe trip and enjoy the flight, travel is always so much fun.
My best wishes go with you as your journey continues
Take Care and God Bless
Good Enough more…
In response to: "Life in Kenema" 642 days old
by Vasile [Member]
That really depends on your definition of essential, doesn't it? As I mentioned in my post, there are 2 supermarkets, so a good variety of food products are available there. There is a decent vegetable market although there is not much variety. There are vendors and stores for just about everything else.
Kenema has electricity which i more…
In response to: "Life in Kenema" 646 days old
by Sylo [Visitor]
Dear Vasile,
Thank you for your post, it was really beneficial.
Im moving to kenema to live with my husband, but im really very worried becasue as my husband says the essential things are not found in kenema.
Can you advise me?
thanks a lot more…
In response to: "Reflections" 654 days old
by Vasile [Member]
Hi Ernst
See you soon!
Will be in temporary accommodation until September 1 when I move back into the house. Will take a while to get settled, I expect. Looking forward to being home again.
Cheers
Vasile more…
In response to: "Reflections" 655 days old
by ewsflys [Member]
very interesting read, your "summary". Great job !!! I am looking forward to chat with you about your experience when you are back. Travel safely. cheers - Ernst . more…
In response to: "Reflections" 658 days old
by GoodEnough [Member]
I hope that this is not the end of your blog, or your journey
Take Care and God Bless
Good Enough more…
In response to: "Goats, sheep and dogs....an explanation" 670 days old
by Caitlyn [Visitor]
Hehehehehe....silly silly goats and sheep... more…
In response to: "Questions and answers" 679 days old
by Claire [Visitor]
Vasile, I love this! Thanks for sharing. I really enjoy reading all your posts - you express so well how I'm also feeling about life in Salone!
Claire more…
In response to: "followed by Seven Days at Kabala...." 705 days old
by Caitlyn [Visitor]
I can so imagine you giving those guys what for...awesome! Go Momma V! more…
In response to: "Seven days in Tissor" 711 days old
by Caitlyn [Visitor]
It sounds so cool....like something in a movie....yep, definite montage taking place in my head, nice instrumental backing track a la 'Out Of Africa'.... :)
I can't believe you'll be heading home so soon! It feels like just a few months, not almost a year!
more…
In response to: "Care package from home!" 711 days old
by Caitlyn [Visitor]
Care packages really are the best thing ever :) Better than Christmas! more…
In response to: "In de bush and de swamp and de village" 723 days old
by bellxone [Visitor]
Such a great blog.
I always look forwards to your updates.
Kindest regards & Sincerely
Greetins from Bordeaux - FRANCE
Bell x one Photography
Bordeaux DAily Photo
http://bellxone.skynetblogs.be more…
In response to: "Easter at the beach" 744 days old
by Vasile [Member]
Hi Kairn
Good to hear from you....and glad you are keeping Mom company.
Will keep my blog updated....so keep reading!
Cheers
Vasile more…
In response to: "Easter at the beach" 745 days old
by karen Kunelius [Visitor]
Hi Vasile, Have been reading with great interest your Blog. My most over whelming thought is 'holy cow, we sure don't have any idea here at home just how fortunate we are -in some ways.' Life is tougher over there compared to our technology driven society. Its funny, I have a tiny little condo yard and it is in great need of landscaping but to d more…
In response to: "The great fuel crisis of 2011" 745 days old
by deleted user [Visitor]
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In response to: "Building Bunds, Constructing Canals" 770 days old
by Paulette Zarkos [Visitor]
Hello over there ! Well, finally we"two" are done building our drains in th alley to get rid of the snow build up. Finally the drain has reared it's face and we are snow free.. The plants are just beginnig to peak out of the beds and although most are still snow covered the pinks are about two inches tall. Still no luck with finding any antlers, b more…
In response to: "A very different Christmas, and a Happy New Year!" 864 days old
by Susan Jones [Visitor]
Hi Vasile,
happy new year. I am coming out in a few weeks with another nurse teacher, both coming to volunteer at the Polytechnic. Looking forward to meeting you,
best wishes,
susan more…
In response to: "A very different Christmas, and a Happy New Year!" 870 days old
by Vasile [Member]
Happy New Year Lorna!
Glad to hear you had a good time with your family. Hope you can send some photos!
Big hug!
Cheers
Vasile more…
In response to: "A very different Christmas, and a Happy New Year!" 870 days old
by Vasile [Member]
Happy New Year Ernst!
Life in Sierra Leone continues to be interesting, and the time is going by quickly! I will be here for another 8 months (more or less) and have lots to do, so there will be lots to blog about!
I hope all is well with you...where are you these days?
Big hug back!
Cheers
Vasile more…
In response to: "A very different Christmas, and a Happy New Year!" 871 days old
by ewsflys [Member]
Happy (belated;-)) New Year from Canada
I read that your adventures are piling up and the work getting more organized. And you having a good time while getting roasted in the sun.
All the Best for 2011
big hug
Ernst more…
In response to: "A very different Christmas, and a Happy New Year!" 874 days old
by lorna Seifried [Visitor]
happy new year Vasile, I am so glad to hear your Christmas was nice at the beach, I have had a nice vacation in kImberley, Xcountry and down hill skiing, mostly visiting with family, it was nice to see them all but nice to be home also, weather was balmy at coldest -8. very pleasant.
now to see what the New Year brings
more…
In response to: "Random thoughts, because I'm too hot to write anything profound" 895 days old
by Caitlyn [Visitor]
Just in case my computer dies again (even though I just got it fixed) I'm going to leave you an early Merry Christmas? Is it really weird not having snow? I know Kev is having trouble with the concept!
Love you! more…
In response to: "Wahoo! Staying in Kenema!" 901 days old
by Caitlyn [Visitor]
Yay! Rockstar! Man it sounds stressful though - do they have wine available in Sierra Leone?
Love Caitlyns more…
In response to: "Wahoo! Staying in Kenema!" 909 days old
by Kim Crossley [Visitor]
Congratulations Vasile! Glad to hear things are finally falling into place for you despite all the delays and setbacks. I'm enjoying your posts and pictures - what an amazing place and a challenging job, but you sound right on top of it.
My short odyssey is over for now, but I hope I can continue the connections I've made and go back more…