So one of the things we're slowly learning all about here is the water in our flat. Our first night, we were told that the water out of the taps was okay to wash our dishes in and shower in but not to drink it or use it to brush our teeth. Apparently, it's also unsuitable for dogs to drink. Our dogs now get to be picky and only drink distilled or bottled water. Who knew there was stuff even they couldn't drink?
This means that we have to keep a big bottle of water next to our sink along with two cups (two only because I refuse to share cups with Stewart when it involves brushing our teeth). Have you ever tried to brush your teeth without using tap water? It's quite the experience and makes me wish we had gotten the Germinator off our wedding registry (tooth brush sanitizer). This would save me from having to find a way to rinse off my toothbrush without the force of water pressure.
Another fun fact about India. Cold water doesn't exist in the hot months (read: 2/3 of the year). We have learned that we need to shower either early in the morning or late at night in order to avoid scalding hot water that comes out of the cold faucet. Yes, the cold faucet. We don't even touch the hot faucet. Yesterday, we slept in a little bit and when I tried to shower the water was too hot for me to get in at all. Luckily, the guest bedrooms don't seem to have as severe a problem. We were able to shower there ... still not touching the hot water faucet and the cold water was quite warm enough. Stewart even thinks that the water from the hot faucet is a bit cooler than the water in the cold. The only downside with the guest bathrooms is there is no walk in shower, there is no ledge - there is a showerhead coming out of the wall and a shower rod running between the toilet and "shower". There is about a 3 inch dip in the floor but the water doesn't drain fast enough so you have to be quick about your showers!
It's been quite the adventure thus far and I know it'll only continue. But life is good :-)
This means that we have to keep a big bottle of water next to our sink along with two cups (two only because I refuse to share cups with Stewart when it involves brushing our teeth). Have you ever tried to brush your teeth without using tap water? It's quite the experience and makes me wish we had gotten the Germinator off our wedding registry (tooth brush sanitizer). This would save me from having to find a way to rinse off my toothbrush without the force of water pressure.
Another fun fact about India. Cold water doesn't exist in the hot months (read: 2/3 of the year). We have learned that we need to shower either early in the morning or late at night in order to avoid scalding hot water that comes out of the cold faucet. Yes, the cold faucet. We don't even touch the hot faucet. Yesterday, we slept in a little bit and when I tried to shower the water was too hot for me to get in at all. Luckily, the guest bedrooms don't seem to have as severe a problem. We were able to shower there ... still not touching the hot water faucet and the cold water was quite warm enough. Stewart even thinks that the water from the hot faucet is a bit cooler than the water in the cold. The only downside with the guest bathrooms is there is no walk in shower, there is no ledge - there is a showerhead coming out of the wall and a shower rod running between the toilet and "shower". There is about a 3 inch dip in the floor but the water doesn't drain fast enough so you have to be quick about your showers!
It's been quite the adventure thus far and I know it'll only continue. But life is good :-)
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