You guessed it, that means no water in the taps to wash hands, faces or brush teeth.. no water in the toilet to flush it… no washing machines… no dishwashers… no showers…. Welcome to Africa!
If you want to shower please follow the steps below.
1. Put on your sandals and go into the backyard
2.Open up the door to the well and drop the bucket down to the bottom
3. Get your work out by pulling the bucket full of water back up
4. Lug it to the shower room with no door handle
5.Use a measuring cup to pour the water over your body
6.Enjoy!
The first drops are the worst, I always have to brace myself for the icy flow… Once the first chill has subsided it’s actually quite refreshing. There is something enjoyable about it, maybe knowing that you worked hard to get the water or the fact that you’re not wasting a ton of it..
If you want to wash your hands or face don’t be fooled by the taps because you won’t find any water there.. If you want to brush your teeth make sure you use bottled water so you don’t get any bugs in your belly.. If you go to the bathroom make sure you get a bucket of water from the well to flush it!
