Monthly Archives: February 2017

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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Changing seasons and gardens

Posted on February 20, 2017 by elliewick

Over the last week I have begun preparing my garden for the next planting season.  All of a sudden, my butternut vines were near death, so I knew it was time to prepare for moving forward.     I have yet … Continue reading →

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Wednesday photo: Butternuts

Posted on February 15, 2017 by elliewick

I harvested my first butternuts as the plants have begun drying up.  Having a successful crop is so exciting after having a rough start with many butternuts rotting.    My bobhuti said it is time to start my next crop, … Continue reading →

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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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What’s cooking: Lentil soup and menemen

Posted on February 3, 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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Homestead hospitality in Swaziland

Posted on February 2, 2017 by elliewick

Within the last month, other PCVs in Swaziland finally started visiting my site to see the little slice of heaven where I live. Not only has this given me the opportunity to play host, but my make loves it too. … Continue reading →

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Wednesday photo: Book club

Posted on February 1, 2017 by elliewick

My group here in Swaziland started a book club in September but it took until January to have our first meeting. It was a grand success with nine volunteers travelling to my community for our first discussion. We have picked … Continue reading →

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