Ants!

The ants go marching one by one, hurrah, hurrah The ants go marching one by one, its fine, its fine The ants go marching one by one, it cleans the crumbs and after all is not a large sum I only saw one ant The ants go marching ten by ten, hurrah, hurrah The ants … Continue reading →

Curious George Goes to the Library…seven times this week

September 24, 2011 We sat in on grades 1, 2, and 3 this week. It was really interesting to see what classes are usually like and I think it also helps the students get used to us being around the school. In some ways the classes are very similar to primary schools in America but … Continue reading →

Challenges…What Challenges?

As we continue to find our ‘place’ here at our little primary school in rural Swaziland, I find myself often forgetting I am in another country (and on another continent)- I guess it is a sign that we are falling into a routine here and I am over at least the initial set of adjustment … Continue reading →

And we’re off…

One of the questions we receive most often (from back home, from other PCVs, and even some Swazis) is, “what exactly do you do all day.” It is often asked in a more indirect way in an attempt to not sound critical, but the meaning is usually the same. The straightforward answer is some combination … Continue reading →

Care Packages

We have received several requests over the last couple of weeks for a carepackage list. While we get excited about everything that comes in the mail, below is a list of some items that will bring an extra big smile to our faces. *Letters *Dried Fruit and Fruit Leathers *Candy (I especially likes Pull’n’Peel Watermellon … Continue reading →

First Night Away….

August 30, 2011 During integration, we get one night away from site each month. Oliver and I decided to use ours to go to Ezulwini Valley Sunday and Monday. We had to head out at 4:45 am on Sunday morning. We took a 3 kilometer walk down the road wait for a bus that we … Continue reading →

And We’re Off…

Sunday, August 7, 2011 WOW!  It is really here.  The end of PST and the beginnings of our two years of service as Peace Corps Volunteers in Swaziland is only days away.  I know I keep saying this, but we are very excited.  The past few days have been stressful and emotional.  We have said … Continue reading →

Week 4

July 6, 2011 Happy belated 4th of July! Last year 4th of July weekend, my family rented a cabin on Eagle River in Wisconsin. This year, we had a 4th of July party with all of the Swaziland Peace Corps volunteers and trainees. It was fun to have some sort of celebration acknowledging the holiday … Continue reading →