Chasing After Jess

I never thought I would come here. To the outside world, Sierra Leone is a place that has taken repeated blows, ranked in 2023 as the third poorest country in the world. A seemingly dangerous place, trying to recover after years of civil unrest, brutalisation and torture during the civil war, as well as one of the worst world wide Ebola epidemics.

But to me, it’s not all those things. It is a place with vibrant colours, busy markets, fast paced traffic, keke’s, beautiful sunsets, bounding hills, a place full of faith and some of the kindest people on earth. I never thought I would adjust and feel not only safe, but comfortable. Yet I was welcomed with such open arms by this country and its people. It is unbelievable how homey this place became to me.

Thank you for two months of adventures and bliss sweet Salone