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Paradise, Playboys and Ho's
... in a place where people can really start to enjoy themselves finally. It’s incredible how a country with such a tragic past is bouncing off the walls today. Long may it continue. (literally right now Mr playboy/diamond man has walked into the cafe I’m at!).
After my last trip in East Africa I have done nothing but rave about the place. I always wondered what made that trip so amazing back in 2008. Was it where I visited? The ...
Tokeh Beach- Mattress on the sand paradise
... was not enough to keep us at Tokeh, we had more beaches to lounge on. Life was hard.
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We stayed at Hassan's simple and lovely place on the sand at Tokeh beach before Africana Hotel. It's quite beauty and peace are to be recommended. Don't be put off about the toilet, he will get a soon to walk you to the nearest proper facility should you wish. First price 150 Leones for two each night (open to negotiation) with ...
Freetown
... from all over Africa traveled to Sierra Leone to study there. Only the stone foundation of the university remains, as a fire devastated it in 1999. Set atop a hill, provides grand views of Freetown.
Freetown Peninsula: Explore the beauty of the peninsula visiting the beaches, including, Number Two beach. A nice respite from the hustle and bustle of Freetown. As our accommodations are on the beach, no transportation is ...
The Teary End
... not come to anything or a if a resolution does come it may be too late. The future of the Hamilton Children's Village is uncertain. Whatever happens the kids will be kept safe and accommodated. Its a shame as the Hamilton Beach area is a beautiful tourist destination that is just being permanently ruined for the short term financial gain of just a few.
I found out that many of the kids at Hamilton (predominately boys) were originally found either living on the beach or ...
A post from Rob
... find in a Canadian hospital. Both children and adults from Sierra Leone can receive life changing surgeries, without any cost or obligation from the patient. I am also impressed with other parts of the ship available for crew, including a starbucks cafe, library, and lounge with TV (featuring mostly Euro sports like soccer and rugby). With over 400 crew members we meet new people everyday. We have already made plans to meet up with a couple ...