The bog, toilet, latrine, urinal, or free range(a.k.a in the bush!)
My bathroom escapades from Accra to a remote village outside of Lassia!
My first bathroom in Ghana was a flush toilet in Accra, in the hotel we stayed in (I use the term hotel lightly! It is not what you would think compared to Canada). From there it went to urinals- for women - something that requires a lot of skill and even more practice! Then we had toilets that theoretically flushed, but when the running water is not working when the power has been out for 4 days, the flushing stops. These introduced a new concept. Paying to use a public toilet, between 5 and 20 Ghana peswas (5-20 cents) for use and piece of paper or toilet paper for the trip. Finally the last stop from Accra to Wa involved my first pit latrine. Once you get the squat motion down, for these you are golden! At first I was wary of the public bathroom, but after finding myself having eaten some soup with too much pepe (hot pepper) in it, I soon became very familar with public bathrooms and how to ask people where to find one! Bathroom woes and successes are common talk among overseas volunteers here in Ghana. It is a topic we can all relate and agree on, and especially share one of those deep belly laughs! In my home in Tuna, we have a pit latrine, which is a concrete and metal hut outside of our compound, complete with a padlock so only our family members will be able to use it. I am starting to get get very comfortable with my latrine. Even at night when I share it with large cockroaches!
This past week on the bike ride, the school we were based at did not have a latrine. The information sheet we ere given stated that the bathroom would be "free range". I asked the PCV Michael what that meant, and he pointed to the bush and said "Find a tree and do your business." Slightly intimidating yet at the same time, free range certainly has its benefits. When you have to go, you can, anywhere!So as my bathroom adventures continue, some words of wisdom are: Always carry your own roll of t-roll (toilet paper!) It will most definitely come in handy!
2 comments:
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