Tag Archives: Peace Corps Volunteer

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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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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Permagarden planting tips

Posted on December 15, 2016 by elliewick

Last week I participated in a truly amazing permagarden session with Peace Corps’ permagarden trainer Peter Jensen. I started a permagarden on my homestead in November and as I build and incorporate more parts, I will write a post about … Continue reading →

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A moment in my life: Mama cow steals my water

Posted on December 6, 2016 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: 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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Love and hardship with my training family

Posted on November 27, 2016 by elliewick

I have wanted to write about my PST host family for a really long time. I started a post about a month into service but I could not finish it. Writing about them was too emotional. It still is now. … Continue reading →

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A moment in my life: Cockroaches

Posted on November 26, 2016 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 

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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What’s cooking: Snickerdoodles 

Posted on November 7, 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 →

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