I have been to Guinea twice now and going back the second time, after our family’s unforgettable backpacking trip around the world, gave me a completely different view of the country. The first time I was beat up by the road and it was hard to see past the hunger and exhaustion, the second time was a surreal blast into the past seen through fresh eyes. The first time was in 2008 with my entire family, we explored the countryside and discovered the farther reaches that most tourists never get to experience. The second time Kees and I stayed with one of his friends’ local family and despite very basic living, were treated like royalty. Kees and I returned to Guinea in 2013 looking to invest in some property on a tiny island just off the coast of Guinea’s capital city, Conakry. To read more about that adventure, check out “Guinea Builder”.
- A 16km hike in the 40C heat.
- Hard at work.
- Beautiful women of Guinea
- Love the fences
- Labé, the main city of the Fouta Djallon
- Refreshing.
- Having a little fun in the cold water.
- The whole family
- This is a very interesting termite home
- Venturing up the home made ladders
- Climbing the scary ladders.
- Stopped for a refreshing drink from the rocks.
- Lunch time.
- What a door.
- Our ride to the next town. looking good
- Hacking away at this massive fish.
- Love how the kids take care of their younger siblings. So sweet! Reminds me of my siblings taking such good care of me.
- Find Waldo?
- Kees leaves everybody smiling in his wake.
Stay tuned for more #FridayFotos. Next week is Hungary.
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Savannah Grace
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Feeling in tune with the adventure again … re-living it as I read… Awesome Savannah