Tag Archives: Swaziland

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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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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My permanent home in Swaziland

Posted on October 25, 2016 by elliewick

My permanent home in Swaziland is located in the Manzini Region, with easy access to transportation, food, and Swaziland’s capitol and biggest cities. I live near the main tourist areas of Swaziland, as well, which just happens to be an … Continue reading →

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A moment in my life: Words of wisdom from Make on cats

Posted on October 23, 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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A moment in my life: Trash bags and rainstorms

Posted on October 20, 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: 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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What’s cooking: Butternut biscuits

Posted on October 15, 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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