I take bucket showers.
What does that mean? It means that while I do have running water, its not in the form of a shower. Its in the form of a faucet on the wall, from which I fill up a bucket. I then stand over the drain and use a smaller cup to pour water over myself to wash with.
2. I love bucket showers.
The water isn't heated so its cooling after the long hot days, though it is warm enough from the sun. Bucket Showers are perfect after a long hot day. They're great.
3. I have to pour water into the back of the toilet before I can flush. Every time.
Yeah... it happens. Also, I can't flush toilet paper. Yeah...
4. I have to brush my teeth with bottled water.
No one wants a parasite, so it's worth the hassle.
5. You get used to a Nalgene full of hot water.
We drink filtered water from a jug on the counter. Ice? Not an option. Why? First of all, it wouldn't be purified, which wouldn't work anyway, but even when you have something frozen, it melts literally right away. That includes freezing the entire contents of your Nalgene. You just get used to hot water.
6. Ankles are sexy.
We have to cover our ankles, because it is that provocative. I kid you not, men will stare at your exposed ankles they way they would your chest.... However, apparently stomachs? Not a problem. The women here are allowed to show a little belly, but ankles? Don't even suggest it.
7. Rolling power outages are normal.
Lights go out? You just carry on and assume they'll be back on in 10 minutes or so... and back off in 20 more.
8. You can get anywhere for 10 Rupis.
Rickshaws will take you essentially anywhere in town, be it 30 seconds down the road, or ten minutes across town, for 10 Rupis per person. That translates to about 20 cents.
9. Sunglasses will save your life.
A little bit because it's so sunny, but mostly because it's so dusty and the wind is constantly blowing. Dust in the eyes? Not awesome.
10. If you think you have tan lines, take a shower.
Because its probably just several layers of dirt. Still there? Take another shower... or two. If its still there you might have yourself a tan line, but chances are you're just still dirty. Especially on your feet.
11. Wifi is a privilege.
So if you were wondering why I suddenly post three blogs every Sunday, now you know. I only have wifi access once a week.
12. Carbs are everywhere.
India is carb central. Every meal consists of rice, and rice.... and rice.
13. I miss my friends and family.
Don't get me wrong, I'm having a blast. I love it here, and I'm by no means ready to leave, but I do miss you all. So, so much.
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