Washing/showering in public
 

I would like to hear some ideas about washing/taking shower -- do you all use some kind of "shower skirt" or how to solve problem with washing when you are in somewhat public place or have entire village watching? http://www.horizonsunlimited.com/ubb/smile.gif

Nothing is certain in Africa. One of these things is 'having a shower tonight'.
Mostly, you're in one of the following situations:
- You're in a Village/with local people.
Someone will show you a place with 'some' privacy. This place often doubles as toilet. A bucket with water will be provided.
- You're in a hotel or campsite.
These places have a designated place for washing.
- You're bushcamping
just whash before you go to bed. A kind of plastic/rubber sheet to stand on is handy. Otherwise you'll be showering in mud pool soon.

And if none of the above happens, it's dark early, and there's little lighting, so you can have a quick shower behind the car, or you'll do with brushing your teeth and a washing your feet, hands and face.

I never used a curtain, and often took advantage of darkness. If you feel uncomfortable being naked in the dark, I suggest you take a shower curtain.

Rob

Having a quick wash in your swimming costume/bikini/bathers/swimmers (depending on your preference) will help to conserve modesty and not expose too much skin. It should do the trick on the occassions when you feel you may attract an audience. If you are very grubby and don't think you'll be clean enough after showering in your costume, you could use a ground sheet to rig up a privacy curtain.

You could always just practice being lightening fast! Think of how many new friends you'd make http://www.horizonsunlimited.com/ubb/wink.gif

[This message has been edited by Shells (edited 01 August 2005).]