Tag Archives: Africa

Upholding the meaning of my first name

Posted on March 24, 2017 by elliewick

Swazi first names are drenched in meaning, telling a story about their family, birth, or hopes for the child. I have come to love this because American names sometimes come from relatives but usually come down to being liked by … Continue reading →

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Overview of Peace Corps Swaziland’s PST

Posted on March 23, 2017 by elliewick

I realized that I have done a poor job writing about the work I have been doing as a Peace Corps Volunteer in Swaziland. So now, let’s return to Pre-Service Training (PST), which is where PCVs learn language, culture, and … Continue reading →

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Wednesday photo: Wildflowes

Posted on March 22, 2017 by elliewick

I saw these beauties on Sunday and was very happy to walk past them again this morning.       Just before these flowers I walked past a few open fields, and with the mountains behind them, I couldn’t help but … Continue reading →

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What’s cooking: Butternut rice pudding

Posted on March 9, 2017 by elliewick

As a Peace Corps Volunteer in Swaziland, I have a limited food budget. But I also love food–both eating and making it. During PST, I cooked without an oven, refrigeration, and a non-stick skillet. Now at my permanent site, I … Continue reading →

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My first elephant experience

Posted on March 6, 2017 by elliewick

This week I will be taking my first vacation away from Swaziland and I am traveling to Kruger National Park. The only traveling I have done in Swaziland has been to see wildlife, so I am quite excited that my … Continue reading →

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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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A moment in my life: Winter coats in summer

Posted on February 27, 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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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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The chicken diaries: Chasing chickens

Posted on February 10, 2017 by elliewick

I became a parent to two chickens I named Sitfwatfwa (snow) and Thandi (love) in January 2017. This is their story.  A few days after their release, Sitfwatfwa and Thandi ran away again.  My neighbors and the former owner of … 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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