First time visit to Swaziland

What excitement!  My husband works in a neighbouring country and during our school holiday we had the chance to visit and see where he works.  It is about 5 hours drive and the girls were so excited to use their passports (and to get it stamped).

I travelled alone with them - which was a challenge on its own, but I tried to plan the trip, snacks and activities carefully and we arrived without any problem, tears and frustration.

I made them each a "car-bag" to keep all their stuff in.  I used an old shopping bag, cut and sewed it a bit smaller.  It fits perfectly over the seat and it kept their stuff neat.


In Swaziland, we visited the Glass Factory.  Please read more about it here. http://ngwenyaglass.co.sz It was fascinating and inspiring to see how everything used in the factory is either re-used and recycled.

The Ndwenya mine is an old iron mine near the city of Mbabane.  An absolutely stunning view with the trees taking back their own territory.

It was a very special trip and quite close to home.  We will definitely be back there soon.