Category Archives: Life

Wednesday photo: Farm duties 

Posted on February 21, 2018 by elliewick

I’ve been taking my role as farmer very seriously. I’ve harvested a lot of maize the last few days that met my family’s approval. We roasted a few ears, and I’m boiling sweet corn for everyone today. I’ll be sharing … Continue reading →

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Wednesday photo: Death and life

Posted on January 24, 2018 by elliewick

I woke up on Tuesday to the news that Hugh Masekela, a South African musician who performed at Bushfire last year, had died. Watching him perform was beautiful, especially because of the way a 78-year-old musician was still rocking on … Continue reading →

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The curious incident of the rodent in the night-time

Posted on November 30, 2017 by elliewick

I have spent a lot of time wondering whether or not this story is true. Could it just be a figment of my Malarone-altered dreams, or do I really have a roommate? In the week that this has occurred, my … Continue reading →

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Embracing Swazi culture

Posted on November 12, 2017 by elliewick

In the two months that have passed since the end of Umhlanga, I have met so many astonished and proud Swazis and Zulus. People are still telling me that they saw me dancing and everyone is impressed. Some ask me … Continue reading →

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Let the dancing begin! It is time for Umhlanga

Posted on August 29, 2017 by elliewick

The integration activity of the year for young females is here. One year ago my babe said I should dance at Umhlanga with my sisi this year. Today it officially starts. There was a community meeting with the caregivers of … Continue reading →

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Reflections on life after a year as a PCV in Swaziland

Posted on June 29, 2017 by elliewick

I wasn’t sure that I was going to write something in honor of being in Swaziland for one year until I sat down and the words came out of my fingers. Why have a countdown when I am content and … Continue reading →

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Roundup of what you need to know before joining Peace Corps Swaziland

Posted on June 3, 2017 by elliewick

Sanibonani G15! I have written a lot about what life is like as a PCV in Swaziland in the last year. This post is just to serve as a compilation of all my useful posts for you and your concerned … Continue reading →

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A week in the life of a PCV in Swaziland: Monday

Posted on May 1, 2017 by elliewick

When thinking about writing about a normal day as a community health PCV in Swaziland, I just laughed. There are no normal days. I picked a week to report on where I had very little on my calendar to start … Continue reading →

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A week in the life of a PCV in Swaziland: Sunday

Posted on April 30, 2017 by elliewick

When thinking about writing about a normal day as a community health PCV in Swaziland, I just laughed. There are no normal days. I picked a week to report on where I had very little on my calendar to start … Continue reading →

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A moment in my life: Community meeting

Posted on March 31, 2017 by elliewick

So many entertaining things happen in my life in Swaziland. These are the moments I will want to remember because they make me laugh, and they show insight into my daily routine. These moments are often hard to photograph and … Continue reading →

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