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My favorite items during PST

Posted on July 28, 2016 by elliewick

Everyone who knows me knows that I like to be prepared. I scoured PCV blogs for months looking for items other Volunteers found useful. Sometimes Volunteers would update packing lists for the next-arriving cohort, and sometimes I could find lists … Continue reading →

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Impressions of Swaziland

Posted on June 25, 2016 by elliewick

We have just started our first full week in Swaziland as Peace Corps Trainees. This is the week where we move in with our training host families for about 65 days. Everyone is anxiously awaiting our first meeting tomorrow afternoon, … Continue reading →

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Q&A Session: Pre-Departure

Posted on June 12, 2016 by elliewick

As I have been preparing for my departure to Swaziland, I have been asked many questions about my future with the Peace Corps. I will provide below many of these questions and their answers so that you too can know … Continue reading →

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Yes, I’m moving to Swaziland!

Posted on June 7, 2016 by elliewick

Some of you know this, but to the rest of you: I am moving to Swaziland as a community health worker with the Peace Corps! Departure is approaching soon (Monday, the 13th), and packing is in full swing. Many of … Continue reading →

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Wednesday photo: The Oktoberfest way of saying “I love you”

Posted on October 3, 2012 by elliewick

Oktoberfest will be coming to close at the end of the week. There are many things I will always associate with Oktoberfest and one of them is the Lebkuchen. Lebkuchen is gingerbread, and at Oktoberfest, the gingerbread is made into … Continue reading →

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Changing focus

Posted on October 2, 2012 by elliewick

I have spent the last few days writing about Utah. I have lots to say after living here 11 months and I decided a blog dedicated to traveling Utah would be a better place to show off this beautiful state. … Continue reading →

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Wednesday photo: Curling season begins

Posted on September 26, 2012 by elliewick

The snow level has dropped below 10,000 feet, the ski pass is purchased and curling begins. This means the winter sport season is fast approaching. This season will not end without a run in a bobsled or on a luge … Continue reading →

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‘Wicked’ on the cheap

Posted on August 10, 2012 by elliewick

Tonight begins my quest for a $25 “Wicked” ticket. I’m practically perfect in this endeavor and I hope my streak continues this evening. I’m talking about the “Wicked” lottery that happens between two-and-a-half hours before showtime and two hours before … Continue reading →

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Wednesday photo: Bighorn sheep

Posted on August 8, 2012 by elliewick

Seeing a bighorn sheep from a distance is pretty cool. But seeing a flock only 50 feet away is an awesome event. I had just mentioned to Jon that the Checkerboard Mesa area of Zion National Park, which we were … Continue reading →

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Heading homeward

Posted on July 20, 2012 by elliewick

I’m heading back to Ohio for a short visit. It will be my first visit since heading west to Utah in October. My family heads to the beach of Lake Erie every July and I couldn’t pass on an opportunity … Continue reading →

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