Category Archives: Wednesday photo

Wednesday photo: Laundry

Posted on March 1, 2017 by elliewick

February was a fun month filled with training, a traditional holiday, and lots of rain.  The first two weeks were extremely busy and I managed to squeeze in two short, one-hour laundry sessions during that time.  Then the rain started, … Continue reading →

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Wednesday photo: Pineapple fields

Posted on February 22, 2017 by elliewick

I finally got a close up view of pineapple fields when I walked to Swaziland’s national park office.     It was nice to make a comparison to my pineapples, which are about half the size as these. 

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Wednesday photo: Butternuts

Posted on February 15, 2017 by elliewick

I harvested my first butternuts as the plants have begun drying up.  Having a successful crop is so exciting after having a rough start with many butternuts rotting.    My bobhuti said it is time to start my next crop, … Continue reading →

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Wednesday photo: Sunset

Posted on February 8, 2017 by elliewick

Sunset is my favorite time of day. I love watching the colors change and spread across the sky.     Last week the sunsets were epic with colors spreading 90 degrees to the east.  I have learned to go outside around … Continue reading →

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Wednesday photo: Book club

Posted on February 1, 2017 by elliewick

My group here in Swaziland started a book club in September but it took until January to have our first meeting. It was a grand success with nine volunteers travelling to my community for our first discussion. We have picked … Continue reading →

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Wednesday photo: Pin the tail on the elephant 

Posted on January 25, 2017 by elliewick

In December I helped a vacation bible school plan a fun day. I helped organize some carny games that the children really enjoyed.  My favorite game was pin the tail on the elephant, which I made myself.     We also … Continue reading →

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Wednesday photo: Me and my chickens

Posted on January 18, 2017 by elliewick

I told my tutor that I wished someone who lived near us sold eggs. A few days later, she showed up at my house saying she bought me chickens.  My response was something like, “Uh, I don’t know how to … Continue reading →

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Wednesday photo: Swazi Candles

Posted on January 10, 2017 by elliewick

One of the most famous local products on the tourist route are candles shaped like animals.  Swazi Candles is in Malkerns, and the complex houses shops for many other locally-made products and crafts.      The candles are actually pretty … Continue reading →

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Wednesday photo: My garden grows

Posted on January 4, 2017 by elliewick

I tried planting a variety of vegetables in a variety of ways. Most failed, still to unknown reasons.  What I thought would fail the most was my butternuts. I planted seeds from a butternut from the market, and I had … Continue reading →

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Wednesday photo: Baking lessons

Posted on December 28, 2016 by elliewick

My baking school started soon after I moved into my permanent site. My bosisi were excited to partake in making baked goods, and then word spread as I shared with my language tutor.  My tutor’s sister had wanted to bake … Continue reading →

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