Tag Archives: Namibia

Why I keep returning to Kruger

Posted on March 6, 2018 by elliewick

Sunrise leopards. Hundreds of elephants walking into the sunset. Giraffes manicuring acacia trees. Vultures swarming a kill. Black-maned lions patrolling shoulder to shoulder down the road. A cheetah scanning the plains from her perch on a fallen tree. Kruger National … Continue reading →

Posted in Africa, Peace Corps, Swaziland, U.S. | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 5 Comments

African money collecting

Posted on February 10, 2018 by elliewick

I do not recall how my money collection initially started, but for 15 years or so, it has been fun adding to the collection. One of my uncles is a regular contributor with money from his own travels. I am … Continue reading →

Posted in Africa, Peace Corps, Swaziland | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Wednesday photo: Flamingos

Posted on January 17, 2018 by elliewick

I had been trying to see these pretty-in-pink birds for years, with failed attempts in Kenya and South Africa. When I planned my trip through Namibia and Botswana, I specifically arranged one extra day before the trip so I could … Continue reading →

Posted in Africa, Peace Corps, Wednesday photo | Tagged , , , , | Leave a comment