🇸🇱 Sierra Leone | Africa’s Untamed Soul Sanctuary
Finally stepped into the Blood Diamond’s Sierra Leone—a hidden corner of Africa with barely any tourists, yet pulsing with raw, unfiltered life. 🌍 Freetown in a Day: Chaos & Charm • Transport: No taxis—just tuk-tuks weaving through symphony-level traffic 🛺🎻 • Cotton Tree: A 500-year-old bent giant 🌳—witness to slavery, civil war, and hard-won freedom (yes, Freetown = "Free Town"). • National Museum: Tiny but poignant (80,000 SLL entry, negotiable 😉). • Panoramic Point: Hike past roadworks for city-wide views. ⚡ Culture Shock • "African time": "A few minutes" could mean 2 or 20—embrace the unknown! • Diamond paradox: Land of pink diamonds (10-year civil war), yet no souvenir magnets?! 🛂 Border Hopping • Guinea → Freetown by boat: $100, 4hrs (+$80 visa). Pro tip: "Bag check" = $1 bribe escape. 🏝️ Where to Eat/Sleep • Mamba Point Restaurant: Ocean sunset dinners ("Wait, this is Africa?" 🌅) • Radisson Blu: Best-in-town pool + gritty-but-real beach access #OffTheMap #SierraLeoneSecret