Trip to Freetown, Sierra Leone

[Tosan]

Ok, I did some background check, like I would normally do when visiting somewhere for the first time, but i wasn't prepared for what I experienced. From the almost 1hr boat ride to the mainland from the Lungi International Airport, to the traffic in Freetown. I was fortunate to visit the eve of the inauguration of President Maada so I had extra traffic as part of the welcoming for me. It took the driver 3 hrs for what would have been a 40 mins drive.

As it was weekend the next day, I started exploring and i got my first encounter with the Krio language, a form of broken English. As I told my friends "Warri go learn for here". Lumley Beach was almost empty and they say its because of the inauguration, everyone went to see the new president. I heard in the news the 21,000 capacity stadium was full to the brim. I went to Lakkaka Beach the next day, I still have a few more days here, lets see what I will discover.   

This dude welcomed meLungi International AirportMahera Beach JettyMy First view of FreetownSovereign FerriesLumley BeachPapaya Bar @ Family Kingdom ResortHouses on Hilltops, I'm sure the view would be amazing up thereFish and Chips, my regularLakkaka BeachLakkaka Beachthis is a FIrst, Mangoes served with seasoning, crayfish and chilliThere was even a wedding reception, was fun to watchWas sad to leave

[wildspan]

Congratulations to Sierra Leone! looks like you had fun inspire of the traffic.. waiting on your follow up post as you explore. Cheers!

[tayoajide]

Obviously you had fun! Nice one... more pictures hopefully???

[HelloSamsonR]

This is interesting @Tosan. Thanks for sharing your Amazing experience with us as regards your visit to Freetown. Interesting stuff. Am amazed how the Krio language will definitely sound comparing to the Warri pidgin. Definitely you will be able to differentiate Krio language and Warri pidgin 😄

P.S

Do you know there is a Local Guide from Sierra Leone you could connect with and if possible you can have a meet-up together as well with the Sierra Leone community. Let me tag him on this post so he gets the notification. His name is @braveheartajek. Am sure he will be happy to meet you.

Regards.

[Sayo]

Great read @Tosan Thanks for sharing 

[MrLabule]

I'll say you had massive fun @Tosan@exploring the towns and cities in Freetown, Sierra Leone. Well done taking the guide to another level and doing justice to the maps

[MAdriel]

Wow. Lovely photos. 

I particularly love the pics of the beach.  

Have even more fun!

[JonesParapaso]

Oh lovely... Great to see a beach from Sierra Leone. 

[braveheartajek]

Hello @Tosan,

Glad to hear you had a great time in Sierra Leone. Sorry about the traffic 🙂 I take it that you have returned already. Too bad I have only just read your post. I am a local guide from Sierra Leone. I would have loved to connect with you during your stay. Let me know if you are still here and how I can reach you.

@HelloSamsonR, thanks for the mention.

[RashmiM]

@Tosan

Amazing clicks 🙂