Ahead of our weekend in Swaziland we had no idea what to expect. Our consolation prize was that at the very least we would get a new stamp in our passport. Fortunately, Swaziland was amazing and our consolation prize was more like an added bonus.
We stayed in a log cabin on Mlilwane Wildlife Sanctuary where we often crossed paths with springboks and zebras on our walk to the bathroom. Our activities included a dance show at a Swazi cultural village, a 5 hour hike to the top of Execution Rock, visits to craft markets including a glass blowing factory and a candle making studio, and a full day of white water rafting. My book of choice for the weekend was "The Book of Joy" written by the Dalai Lama and Archbishop Desmond Tutu. It seemed fitting to learn about how joy comes out of community and compassion for others even in the face of adversity. Having this in the back of my mind all weekend made the trip that much more meaningful. We arrived back in Pretoria on Easter Sunday with an hour to pack before heading to the airport for our flight to Cape Town!
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