Category Archives: Wednesday photo

Wednesday photo: Happiness

Posted on December 21, 2016 by elliewick

I stood outside in the rain last night, so happy that it was falling gently. It has gone such a long time without any good rain.  I have had a few excellent and happy but exceptionally busy days over the … Continue reading →

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Wednesday photo: Malandela’s

Posted on December 14, 2016 by elliewick

I live near Swaziland’s valley of heaven and it truly is beautiful. One of the beautiful places overlooking the valley is Malandela’s.  The complex includes a B&B, multiple-stage conference venue, restaurant, and shops selling locally-made products.     I have eaten … Continue reading →

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Wednesday photo: The first fruits

Posted on November 30, 2016 by elliewick

The  first fruits holiday that is also about cleansing, renewal, and celebrating kingship starts this Saturday. It is called Incwala. The first fruits also happened this week at my house.     As soon as I got home from training, little … Continue reading →

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Wednesday photo: HIV awareness

Posted on November 23, 2016 by elliewick

 There are very few trash cans in Swaziland. The capital, Mbabane, and the largest city, Manzini, both have trash cans and anti-littering campaigns. In the rest of the country, people litter every where and burn or bury their trash. Therefore, … Continue reading →

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Wednesday photo: Pineapple 

Posted on November 16, 2016 by elliewick

I live near the pineapple center of Swaziland, but purchasing a pineapple has been ridiculously difficult.  I bought four when I found them the first time. I found none when I wanted them again. And then they were back at … Continue reading →

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Wednesday photo: Flowering bananas

Posted on November 9, 2016 by elliewick

I have seen banana trees a few times during my Africa travels, but I had yet to fully understand the plant and its banana production.  My family here in Swaziland has a large grove with 30 trees or so. Bananas … Continue reading →

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Wednesday photo: Insect attack, part 2

Posted on November 2, 2016 by elliewick

Maybe some of you saw my post on Facebook a few weeks ago, about my house under attack by small, flying creatures that could fell their wings and crawl under my door.  I stood at attention a few feet from … Continue reading →

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Wednesday photo: Questionnaires

Posted on October 26, 2016 by elliewick

I have spent the last month in survey heaven. Except that running three surveys for one project in one month, including gathering data, digitizing data, analyzing data, and writing the report, out of a one-room hut in my third-best language … Continue reading →

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Wednesday photo: My first Swazi home 

Posted on October 19, 2016 by elliewick

My first home was tiny but cosy. There wasn’t room to unpack, so I continued to live out of my suitcase for another nine weeks. I may have lacked space, but I did have two units with shelves, allowing me … Continue reading →

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Wednesday photo: A newborn calf

Posted on October 12, 2016 by elliewick

It’s a boy! My family has a new member with the addition of a calf.     He has a very loud moo, so I am glad I do not hear him at night. He has already tried to run into … Continue reading →

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