Monthly Archives: July 2017

A long and winding journey to Lesotho

Posted on July 27, 2017 by elliewick

Travel is often described as being about the journey rather than the destination. A horse ride through the mountains of Lesotho is definitely about the journey, especially when you go to Lesotho via public transportation. From Swaziland, it is possible … Continue reading →

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Wednesday photo: Spring has sprung 

Posted on July 26, 2017 by elliewick

Not only is my garden revived by the ever-increasing moments of sunshine, but flowers are blooming on many of the trees.  The coral trees were my unexpected favorite when I saw them in bloom last year. Their striking, red flowers … Continue reading →

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A moment in my life: Anger

Posted on July 21, 2017 by elliewick

For the first time since arriving in Swaziland, I was angry today. Time is approached very differently here, as in much of the world. I have always approached this with patience. I may be annoyed, confused, concerned, or upset, but … Continue reading →

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Wednesday photo: Spoiled baby chick

Posted on July 19, 2017 by elliewick

Remember that baby chick I had in my pocket a few weeks ago?  All of us watch out for her and she’s quite the spoiled chick. Phetsile has named her Luthando, isiZulu for love.  She really loves hanging out on … Continue reading →

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A moment in my life: Monkeys

Posted on July 16, 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: Food in Durban

Posted on July 12, 2017 by elliewick

Nothing sounded that exciting about Durban except for the food. Durban has the largest population of Indians outside of India, which means there are plenty of traditional Indian restaurants along with South African versions of curry a la bunny chow. … Continue reading →

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A photo tour of Maputo

Posted on July 6, 2017 by elliewick

Maputo was awesome. Mozambique in general seemed awesome, too. There was so much great food to eat of many varieties, the city was walkable, there was no harassment, and we always felt safe. Check out a few photos of our … Continue reading →

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The chicken diaries: Babies

Posted on July 3, 2017 by elliewick

I became a parent to two chickens I named Sitfwatfwa (snow) and Thandi (love) in January 2017. This is their story. My first chicks hatched about two months ago and the second group hatched two weeks after that. Watching these … Continue reading →

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How I spent May’s Swaziland PCV stipend

Posted on July 1, 2017 by elliewick

May was a glorious month.  The first week was spent in Lusaka, Zambia, at a fancy hotel with included and amazing breakfast and lunch. Dinners out were cheap and paid for with a Peace Corps stipend.  The second week was … Continue reading →

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