Today was the staff's day off and we survived, but just barely. The kitchen is no longer my turf...therefore I have no idea where anything is. I don't mean the garlic press or paring knife, I mean like plates and glasses. In Nigeria, it is very common for things not to be as they seem, much like Alice in Wonderland. Glasses might be in the study and the plates in the living room.
We had no idea what to eat. The fruits and vegetables must be prepared by washing them in distilled water and a bleach solution, and the water must come from the special purifying, distillery machine thingy which is very loud and scary. Who knew killing germs was so noisy. I think we can actually brew up some homemade moonshine on this thing.
We have giant bottles of this special water all over the house. Under my sink in the bathroom, I must have 20 giant water bottles. Every fridge is full of them. I put one next to my bed every night. Of course I still finding myself forgetting all this and using the tap when I brush my teeth even though there is a giant bottle of pure water right next to it. I've boiled my toothbrush several times, but I have a sinking feeling that I'm a goner. I'm ready for Monday to get here.
1 comment:
Hi Ju!,
So happy you made it to Nigeria safe and sound. I clicked on your special icon and low and behold, you really did write a blog already!!!It is hard getting used to using bottled water. When I was in Honduras, I was careful to use the bottled water for everything the entire week. On the last day I saw them filling up the 5 gallon bottle from the kitchen sink. So much for being careful! Can't wait to read more!
Love ya,
Su
BFF
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