Over the past two days we’ve had two snakes inside of structures on our homestead. The one yesterday was inside my brother’s house. He killed it. The one today was in the latrine. I was home alone this morning and … Continue reading →
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I’ve tried my best to keep the updates coming via the blog, facebook, and email. To be honest though the aspects of rural life in Swaziland that once seemed remarkable have now become normal. I no longer feel inclined to … Continue reading →
A few weeks back a little kid in my community was playing with matches. It was dry and windy and we fought this fire for a few hours.
The title of this post is loosely translated as “stuff my brother says”. My sixteen year old bhuti (brother) here in Swaziland is pretty awesome. It’s funny to hear some of the stuff he says. Most everything he says to … Continue reading →
Born a few nights ago. Also we have 5 new puppies.
Currently on a journey in Rwanda. This is the view from a boat trip I’m on this morning. It’s quite brilliant here. You all may have a friend to visit in Rwanda once I’m done in Swaziland. Happy St. Patrick’s … Continue reading →
As promised, some photos from recently. I didn’t realize it had been so long since I posted pictures. Hot peppers. My host mother grows them and makes a good hot pepper relish. These ones are drying in the sun and … Continue reading →
This weekend marks my eighth month in Swaziland. Everything is going well, except my blogging has dropped off. Apologies. I’ll try to get better. I’m going to walk around my community today taking pictures and will post some later. I … Continue reading →
My friend Kate has been watching this dog for a person that works here in Swaziland but is currently on an extended trip back home in Europe. When I first met Scruff-T we hit it off so I’m taking over … Continue reading →
The title of this post is loosely translated as “stuff my brother says” and is an ongoing series of blog posts. My fifteen year old bhuti (brother) here in Swaziland is pretty awesome. It’s funny to hear some of the … Continue reading →
Merry Christmas to everyone back home. I’m away from my community for a few days staying at a hostel at a game park. Wildlife, a pool, naps, good food and friends are making this holiday quite unique and enjoyable. Be … Continue reading →
Our Country Director just sent this out to us. She was in DC a few months back and went to the MSNBC offices to meet Chris Matthews. He served as a volunteer in Swaziland in the late 60′s. At the … Continue reading →
These trees are cool. They really stand out from afar. Alien grasshopper. Check out the color under the wings. Jumping rope and dancing at the watering hole. I dance like this when the Caps win. This is my make (host … Continue reading →
My new hammock and pull-up bar. Right now I can do three pull-ups. Pretty sad, but you have to start somewhere. Sorry for being such a lame blogger. Notice how green everything has gotten over the past few months.
The title of this post is loosely translated as “shit my brother says” and is the first of what I hope will be an ongoing series of blog posts. My fifteen year old bhuti (brother) here in Swaziland is pretty … Continue reading →
Sorry. This is a long one, but it tells the story of a weekend long celebration to celebrate Lobola Glossary of terms: Bhuti – Brother Sisi – Sister Make – Mother Babe – Father Krall – Place where the cows/goats … Continue reading →
Just took this one as a storm rolled through. Cannon PowerShot SD600. I put it on continuous shot and held my finger down until I got this gem. Pretty cool stuff.
Me and some kids pulled this from the Ngwempisi river this afternoon with a hook, line, and small ball of porridge. I really wish i had brought my fly rod. Thanks in advance for your help.
The new addition to the family. Mother and son. My socks drying after I hand washed them. A photo of me.
Here’s a list of some things I’ve experienced that aren’t quite worthy of a full blog post, but I guess worth sharing. No particular order and absolutely no discretion. - Two days in a row the first sip of coffee … Continue reading →
It’s common among rural Swazi people that when you are around the house you wear raggedy clothes that you don’t mind getting messy. Reason being, at anytime throughout a day you could be engaged in a random household chore. This … Continue reading →
The place where I go to fetch water is always crowded. These kids decided to hang out in their wheelbarrow.
This is a picture of a kettle I use. I wake up early to start boiling water in it. I drop in two fresh eggs to make hard boiled eggs for lunch. Upon boil, which takes about 40 minutes, I … Continue reading →
From scratch. I’ve got four avocados to make this a meal.
This is neighbor. We rode on the bus home together. Yes that is a kid on her back.
This week I attended Umhlanga, or the Reed Dance with my bhuti (brother), Sifiso. He is 21 years old and had never been so when I asked if he would go with me his face lit up. The Reed Dance … Continue reading →
So while this isn’t officially my first week in Swaziland it was my first week out on my own in my new community. What a week it was. A few things that I did in no particular order: 1. Started … Continue reading →
Today is our swearing in ceremony. For the past eight weeks I’ve been a Peace Corps Trainee. This afternoon I will be a Peace Corps Volunteer. The ceremony is a pretty big deal. There will be some high profile U.S. … Continue reading →
Not that any of you reading this are actually going to go off and try this one at home, but just in case you wondered, this is how I bathe. Supplies Pot Fire Water Bucket Basin Cup Various bathing supplies … Continue reading →
I took this picture one night a few weeks back. I let the shutter remain open for 15 seconds since it was dark out. I also used a tripod. You can see the mountains off in the distance and some … Continue reading →
Today, Monday August 9, 2010 I have a day off. It’s been a while since I’ve had a day off. I’m going to take a ride up to a nearby fancy hotel and hike into the mountains to see a … Continue reading →
Pit Latrine Giant Pig Time for goat My new home Road near home Time for a haircut
Written last week: A busy week. I got a cell phone on Monday, my site assignment on Tuesday, and met my counterpart (person with whom I’ll be working) on Thursday. Also this past weekend we went to a game park … Continue reading →
I got a cell phone which means I am accessible now. Skype and Google Voice are both good means to call me if you are looking to do so on the cheap. I think they each run in the$0.20/minute range. … Continue reading →
This morning I woke up before sunrise, cooked porridge, and then took off for training. On the 15 minute walk from my homestead down the hill to catch a Khumbi (crowded taxi van), I took a moment to look around … Continue reading →
Host of MSNBC’s Hardball, Chris Matthews was a Peace Corps volunteer in Swaziland from 1968 – 1970.
Three weeks until departure. I had mistakenly told people that I’m leaving on the 22nd, but in reality I don’t leave until June 25th. Down to Atlanta for a day to do Peace Corps staging and then off to Swaziland … Continue reading →
There are reports that a second larger volcano could be erupting sometime soon in Iceland. I hope that it doesn’t screw up travel plans around Europe or to Africa. That could put a real damper on people trying to make it … Continue reading →
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