Sweet Salone

As soon as I got off the plane, all the familiar sights and sounds welcomed me back to Freetown - the warm smiles and greetings, the hustle and bustle of selling and buying and even the chaotic traffic. I have already had so many reunions with friends and colleagues – it has been incredible. I know there are many more to come soon. So far, I have spent my time setting up some of the basics but also attending portions of some professional development sessions going on here at Hotel 5:10. I managed to do some shopping and unpack, just getting reacquainted with Sweet Salone. I have also been trying to learn some Krio but haven’t made a lot of progress. I can’t help but miss George, Paul, Karen, Kim and Pam…it just seems one of them should be out on the balcony with me at dusk chatting about our day and listening to the buzz of everybody below preparing evening meals! I can’t complain though, I was invited to a party last night with a teacher from Denmark and a group of teachers from Sierra Leone. Always great to meet new friends. SLTU have been taking VERY GOOD care of me. They are really going over the top to ensure my comfort and I thank them for that. I’m in good hands…