Guess what? I have been busy. And it's a good thing.
Designing and doing layouts, designing, layout-ing... That's why it's been 6 days since my last post. And that's just why I feel the need to blog right now.
But... blog about what?
In our everyday list of things, the most critical "to-do" is probably to use the loo, CR, banyo, washroom, W-C, however you want to call it. During our 12-day vacation, we've had our share of loo experiences: from airplane toilets, airport toilets, camp toilets, bush toilets, to no toilet at all. There never came a day that Tita Bic and I didn't need a "bush break!"
What's a bush break?
You'll here the guides say, "I need to mark my territory" when they need to p-e-e. And we, the two girls from China? Singapore? Taiwan? Oh yea, Philippines!, have marked our territories in numerous places all over the wilderness.
We've pee-d on African ground, behind some bushes... once near elephant dung, and another time just a few seconds after some people on a walking safari passed some 20+ meters from where we relieved ourselves.
THAT'S A BUSH BREAK!
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Now, of all the toilets we've used... nothing beats the loo with a view.
Yeap, you heard that right!
It's just like a regular toilet, except that it's not so regular at all. See, instead of 4 walls, there are only 3... Giving you a great view of the wilderness.
What's a bush break?
You'll here the guides say, "I need to mark my territory" when they need to p-e-e. And we, the two girls from China? Singapore? Taiwan? Oh yea, Philippines!, have marked our territories in numerous places all over the wilderness.
We've pee-d on African ground, behind some bushes... once near elephant dung, and another time just a few seconds after some people on a walking safari passed some 20+ meters from where we relieved ourselves.
THAT'S A BUSH BREAK!
+++++
Now, of all the toilets we've used... nothing beats the loo with a view.
Yeap, you heard that right!
It's just like a regular toilet, except that it's not so regular at all. See, instead of 4 walls, there are only 3... Giving you a great view of the wilderness.
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| I was by the doorway when I took this picture. That's the sink and mirror. |
The point is being able to see and appreciate everything all around: the fauna, the flora and everything in between, while nobody sees you (doing your thing). Unless, of course a Rover with binocular-equipped people happen to drive by, or a boat, if you're facing the channel. Just kidding.
But seriously, there might be a slight chance of getting seen, but in Africa, they don't care naman. It's no big deal. Just like when we changed into our swimwear armed with nothing but a piece of towel. Different story.
But seriously, there might be a slight chance of getting seen, but in Africa, they don't care naman. It's no big deal. Just like when we changed into our swimwear armed with nothing but a piece of towel. Different story.
Two of the camps we visited were also equipped with outdoor showers, where you can bathe under the stars, under the watchful eyes of monkeys and owls. I tried it once actually, but what a silly thing to do in the early morning! It was freeeeeezing.
What a nice, creative way to enjoy nature while "relaxing", isn't it?
Pee in peace, everyone!
Beat :)
Pee in peace, everyone!
Beat :)
Wonderful! Fantastic!
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