One of the things that was the complete mistery for me in India was the accomodation. I didn't expect much, but still people were constantly trying to scare me, or maybe prepare me for samo unknown-really-bad-situation. I didn't really stress myself about it, so I was pleasently suprised when I entered the room and saw that I have magnificent view on surrounding "jungle". I felt like character from one of those I-go-to-jungle-to-save-some-lifes movies, as it looked like it's in the middle of nowhere. Without any doubt that is one (and only) hell good thing about accomodation!
As the weather in Manipal, the city I am going to stay for next 3 months, is really humid I was really happy to see one of the "old school' ceiling fans, which are really popular here. Without them clothes you wash wouldn't be able to dry, and it would eventually rotten. For me, it is becoming one of the holy things here because I brought only 2 pairs of shorts, one pair of pants and 5 t-shirts, and I am praying for it not to stop working. Otherwise, I would end up wearing sari...
Ok, now to jump to the funny part. I have.....a traditional...Indian squat toilet..! Traditional thing about it is that next to the squat you have a water tap which should be used instead of toilet paper (with your hand of course, left one - right hand is used for eating). Altrought, it's not forbidden to use toilet paper, the true Indian people and ones that feel like them don't use it. Ever. Maybe it is not the most comfortable way to "do the job", but it's not bad as it looks like once you get used to it. Sorry for sharing this information with you!
p.s. I didn't put any pictures of my bed, cause I still don't have my own room (until one of the guys leave). One thing I can tell you, is that I bought some really nice, colourfull, bed sheets and a cute little pillow! It almost feels like home! :)
As the weather in Manipal, the city I am going to stay for next 3 months, is really humid I was really happy to see one of the "old school' ceiling fans, which are really popular here. Without them clothes you wash wouldn't be able to dry, and it would eventually rotten. For me, it is becoming one of the holy things here because I brought only 2 pairs of shorts, one pair of pants and 5 t-shirts, and I am praying for it not to stop working. Otherwise, I would end up wearing sari...
Ok, now to jump to the funny part. I have.....a traditional...Indian squat toilet..! Traditional thing about it is that next to the squat you have a water tap which should be used instead of toilet paper (with your hand of course, left one - right hand is used for eating). Altrought, it's not forbidden to use toilet paper, the true Indian people and ones that feel like them don't use it. Ever. Maybe it is not the most comfortable way to "do the job", but it's not bad as it looks like once you get used to it. Sorry for sharing this information with you!
The last, but not the least, is my bathroom, place that I visit at least twice a day, because of the constantly sweating caused by the humid/warm air which is present here all the time. It has so called “hot water” and really good water pressure (if you use a bucket!).
p.s. I didn't put any pictures of my bed, cause I still don't have my own room (until one of the guys leave). One thing I can tell you, is that I bought some really nice, colourfull, bed sheets and a cute little pillow! It almost feels like home! :)
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