Meeting Pa Barrie's extended Family: James Mansaray, Freetown
Day two was a little bit relaxed for we were on the better side of the road to Coyah town linking the capital Conakry and the Provinces. Here I finally got hold of Mama Vicki and my family back at St. Laurence house before heading to Kindia in another full car. After two hours we were there and we met several family (Barrie) members waiting, some crying and mourning together. I was greeted with peace, love, and tears of joy. At the grave side we said a prayer and back at the house I greeted the family and explained that I was sent by Fr. Hick's, the best friend of the late man. Their mouths were full of thanks and love for us to come that far to mourn with them.
After greeting and spending time with them, arrangements were made to mark the grave well, food and transportation money from NHA given to see that Mama Marianna and Jaria returned back to Freetown after the funeral rights were all observed. I was off again on the road. This time alone and it was the third day.
They all escorted me out of the compound with tears still on. I tried to keep mine but could not control it and at the end was in tears too, till I reach the bus station.
Tomorrow: more discomforts of the road