Tag Archives: PCV

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 →

Posted in Peace Corps, Swaziland, Wednesday photo | Tagged , , , , , , | 2 Comments

Rhinos at Hlane Royal National Park

Posted on October 11, 2016 by elliewick

We were setting up our tent when we heard there were rhinos at the watering hole. We packed up as fast as possible to see the rhino. I had seen one rhino before at Nakuru National Park in Kenya. It … Continue reading →

Posted in Africa, Peace Corps, Photos, Swaziland | Tagged , , , , , , , | 2 Comments

Elephants at Hlane Royal National Park

Posted on October 9, 2016 by elliewick

I could not decide if I wanted to see elephants, white rhinos, or lions the most during my visit to Hlane Royal National Park. We ended up seeing them all with excellent viewing opportunities. I have a new appreciation for … Continue reading →

Posted in Africa, Peace Corps, Travel Narrative | Tagged , , , , , , , | 1 Comment

Lions at Hlane Royal National Park

Posted on October 7, 2016 by elliewick

There were so many animals I looked forward to seeing at Hlane, like the lions and elephants, but also some of the smaller animals like the honey badger and colorful birds. As it turned out, we saw only large animals … Continue reading →

Posted in Africa, Peace Corps, Photos, Swaziland, Travel Narrative | Tagged , , , , , , , | 8 Comments

Wednesday photo: Jacaranda flowers

Posted on October 5, 2016 by elliewick

The jacaranda tree is one I had seen photos of before moving to Swaziland because of its beautiful flowers. I hoped that I would be lucky enough to see some in my community. Now that they have bloomed I can … Continue reading →

Posted in Africa, Peace Corps, Photos, Swaziland, Wednesday photo | Tagged , , , , , , , , | 2 Comments

Packing for Peace Corps Swaziland: What Peace Corps gives us

Posted on October 2, 2016 by elliewick

It is hard knowing exactly what you will receive from Peace Corps Swaziland upon arrival and after swearing in. This list changes every year, but it also seems to stay relatively similar. I wanted to share what I received, so … Continue reading →

Posted in Africa, Peace Corps, Swaziland | Tagged , , , , , , | 5 Comments

Packing for Peace Corps Swaziland: Home supplies

Posted on September 30, 2016 by elliewick

Packing my non-clothes items was easier than choosing my clothes. There were many fewer questions about what I would use or could buy in Swaziland. I assumed I could buy nothing in Swaziland, which is definitely not the truth. I … Continue reading →

Posted in Africa, Peace Corps, Swaziland | Tagged , , , , , | 1 Comment

Wednesday photo: Avocado earrings

Posted on September 28, 2016 by elliewick

Near the end of PST I casually mentioned to one of my bosisi that I had avocado earrings or emacici emakotapeni. She did not believe me, so I put them on and was paraded around the homestead so she could … Continue reading →

Posted in Africa, Peace Corps, Swaziland, Wednesday photo | Tagged , , , , , , , | 4 Comments

Packing for Peace Corps Swaziland: Clothing

Posted on September 24, 2016 by elliewick

Choosing what clothing I would bring to Swaziland was difficult. There are so many unknowns about the weather, clothing styles, and attitudes toward females wearing pants that depend on your family and/or your community. Of course, I had consulted many … Continue reading →

Posted in Africa, Peace Corps, Swaziland | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | 4 Comments

What’s cooking: Oatmeal muffins

Posted on September 17, 2016 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 →

Posted in Africa, Asia, Central America, Peace Corps | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment