How I Got Scammed in Sierra Leone

We woke up in Monrovia, Liberia, and drove for 19 hours to Freetown, crossing the border into Sierra Leone. At the border, officials falsely claimed that we needed a cholera vaccination, threatened to detain or turn us back, and pressured us into paying a bribe. After reaching Freetown safely, we reflected on the corruption we experienced while emphasizing that we also met friendly people and enjoyed the drive through Sierra Leone.