Author Archives: elliewick

Wednesday photo: Ezulwini view

Posted on July 17, 2019 by elliewick

I went to a funeral today for someone from work. A better description may be calling hours, which are all-day, every day between someone’s death and burial. There was singing, praying, and a few readings from the Bible. The location … Continue reading →

Posted in Africa, eSwatini, Peace Corps, Swaziland, Wednesday photo | Tagged , , , , | Leave a comment

Wednesday photo: Beginning another round of goodbyes

Posted on July 10, 2019 by elliewick

It’s that time of year again when PCVs start going home as they finish their service. The Fourth of July was the last time everyone is guaranteed to be together. Nine PCVs from my group made it through a third … Continue reading →

Posted in Africa, eSwatini, Peace Corps, Swaziland | Tagged , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Wednesday photo: Happy early birthday, America

Posted on June 26, 2019 by elliewick

I won a ticket to attend the U.S. Embassy’s official Fourth of July celebration this year. There are plenty of reasons to want to go to the Embassy. There’s drinking fountains and nice (my vote for the nicest in country!) … Continue reading →

Posted in Peace Corps | 2 Comments

Wednesday photo: Pulled pork fail

Posted on June 19, 2019 by elliewick

I know that my friends said the pulled pork was amazing. I, on the other hand, am perhaps jaded from the ridiculousness of the whole matter. The grocery store didn’t have any appropriate-looking pork, so I went to the butcher. … Continue reading →

Posted in Peace Corps | Leave a comment

Wednesday photo: Fall or winter?

Posted on June 12, 2019 by elliewick

Determining when seasons begin and end in eSwatini has been tricky. Is it fall or winter right now? In mid-May fall definitely began in Mbabane. It smelled like fall and the mornings were definitely chillier. The few trees that lose … Continue reading →

Posted in Africa, eSwatini, Peace Corps, Swaziland | Tagged , , , , , | Leave a comment

What I have been reading

Posted on June 10, 2019 by elliewick

I have somehow found more time in my day for reading the last few months, which is fantastic. I have not done a good job of keeping up with my reading here, so I wanted to share a list of … Continue reading →

Posted in Life, Peace Corps | Tagged , , , | 2 Comments

Wednesday photo: Indian food

Posted on May 22, 2019 by elliewick

About two months ago I told my newish neighbors that their food always smells so good. This has started an exchange of Indian and American food that I have thoroughly enjoyed. It’s also nice that I can visit with the … Continue reading →

Posted in Africa, eSwatini, Peace Corps, Wednesday photo | Tagged , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Wednesday photo: Finished jewelry

Posted on May 15, 2019 by elliewick

After about a week and a half, I finished making the bracelet that I mentioned here. I love the new stitch I learned and the piece grew quickly. I’ve worn it twice this week and I had multiple requests to … Continue reading →

Posted in Africa, eSwatini, Peace Corps, Swaziland, Wednesday photo | Leave a comment

Wednesday photo: Egyptian street food

Posted on May 8, 2019 by elliewick

Falafel and sugar cane juice were highlights of my trip to Egypt. My guides were always directing us to clean restaurants, but street food often shows how the regular people eat, so I dug in. Everything was delicious, even with … Continue reading →

Posted in Africa, Peace Corps, Wednesday photo | Tagged , , , , , | Leave a comment

Wednesday photo: A new beading project

Posted on May 1, 2019 by elliewick

Last night I started a new beading project to match a new shirt that I will wear at Bushfire. The music festival is the place where the PCVs all dress up to the nines, and it will be a great … Continue reading →

Posted in Africa, eSwatini, Peace Corps, Swaziland, Wednesday photo | Tagged , , , , , , , | 3 Comments