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How to survive winter in eSwatini

Posted on August 8, 2019 by elliewick

There always seems to be disbelief and confusion about how cold it gets here, especially in the mountains of Hhohho, including where I currently live in Mbabane. I admit to not knowing how serious winter is here when I was … Continue reading →

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Wednesday photo: Fall or winter?

Posted on June 12, 2019 by elliewick

Determining when seasons begin and end in eSwatini has been tricky. Is it fall or winter right now? In mid-May fall definitely began in Mbabane. It smelled like fall and the mornings were definitely chillier. The few trees that lose … Continue reading →

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Wednesday photo: A new beading project

Posted on May 1, 2019 by elliewick

Last night I started a new beading project to match a new shirt that I will wear at Bushfire. The music festival is the place where the PCVs all dress up to the nines, and it will be a great … Continue reading →

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Wednesday photo: Mbabane bus rank

Posted on March 27, 2019 by elliewick

I walk past or through the bus rank here frequently as I go shopping. It can get busy, and transport drivers do many unpredictable things while driving. I stopped to take this aerial photo from the stairs outside the second … Continue reading →

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Wednesday photo: Mail

Posted on March 6, 2019 by elliewick

I was surprised to see three envelopes from my mom in my mailbox today. It had been only two weeks since last checking. Then I checked the postmarks: June 2018, August 2018, and February 2019. I’m not even surprised any … Continue reading →

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Wednesday photo: Work

Posted on February 6, 2019 by elliewick

When I returned to work in January, I was hoping for more tasks to keep me busier at work. I have more or less been slammed and have plenty of responsibilities for the time being, of which I am thankful. … Continue reading →

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Gratitude for nature, work, and food: What I’ve been doing the last four months

Posted on December 2, 2018 by elliewick

How time has flown! I have lived in town working my new job for more than four months now. My blog reading and writing routine has been severely disrupted and I haven’t found a way to work either into my … Continue reading →

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A roundup of what you need to know before joining Peace Corps Eswatini

Posted on August 29, 2018 by elliewick

Sanibonani G17 and other potential PCVs out there! I have written a lot about what life is like as a PCV in eSwatini during my 38 months of service. Your departure date is approaching quickly, and maybe a few of … Continue reading →

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Gratitude for visitors

Posted on August 26, 2018 by elliewick

I am well settled in to my new apartment, and had three PCV visitors over the weekend. The first was for a home-cooked, going-away dinner extravaganza for Aaron. He’s allowed me to crash at his conveniently-located extension home and feasts … Continue reading →

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What to wear while serving as a PCV in eSwatini

Posted on August 24, 2018 by elliewick

Starting in 2018, each intake group for Peace Corps Eswatini will arrive at the end of September, rather than in mid-June. This means that it (likely) will not be so cold when Trainees arrive. The heavy winter wear mentioned in … Continue reading →

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