Hi deer friends, fans and followers. I'm well. Still in hot Freetown. I've just returned from 2 relaxing days on Banana Island, off the Sierra Leone coast. I stayed at a lovely, if slightly expensive, guest house named Dalton. Right on a small, gritty, private beach. Almost paradise! :). The local staff are lovely, kind, helpful and went out of their way to make my stay as easy as possible :). A private room with sink, toilet and basic shower, plus double bed with moskito net, small table and stool, plus an African-style basic couch, cost about US$32 per night. Meals are extra. A pretty good price for the view, sound of the Atlantic on the doorstep, a local village within walking distance, restaurant serving local food, gardens, lovely trees and hammacks to relax in.
It's a bit of a hike from Central Freetown, or, Aberdeen Neighbourhood, for that matter. Akeke for one person to Kent Beach, where motorised boats collect guests for the island, takes roughly an hour and can cost 400 Leones, roughly US$15, one-way. Although, 2-3 people can share a Keke (Tuk-Tuk). A motorbike from Aberdeen to Kent Beach is 150 Leones (US$6) each way and takes about 1.4 hours.
The motorboat to the island takes roughly 20 minutes and costs 400 Leones, About US$15, each way. Lifejackets are provided. There are various activities available: spear fishing, scuba diving, guided forest walks; lasting about 3 hours, a historic village walk. Or one can simply relax. Now back in Freetown, going to visit a few more sights and then plan to collect my visa on Wednesday and slowly head to Liberia.
Warmest wishes everyone. Cheers, Tony :).
It's a bit of a hike from Central Freetown, or, Aberdeen Neighbourhood, for that matter. Akeke for one person to Kent Beach, where motorised boats collect guests for the island, takes roughly an hour and can cost 400 Leones, roughly US$15, one-way. Although, 2-3 people can share a Keke (Tuk-Tuk). A motorbike from Aberdeen to Kent Beach is 150 Leones (US$6) each way and takes about 1.4 hours.
The motorboat to the island takes roughly 20 minutes and costs 400 Leones, About US$15, each way. Lifejackets are provided. There are various activities available: spear fishing, scuba diving, guided forest walks; lasting about 3 hours, a historic village walk. Or one can simply relax. Now back in Freetown, going to visit a few more sights and then plan to collect my visa on Wednesday and slowly head to Liberia.
Warmest wishes everyone. Cheers, Tony :).