Bikinis and Compost Toilet
Trip Start
Apr 21, 2008
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Trip End
Apr 20, 2009
Kabale,
Uganda
Saturday, May 17, 2008
The rest of the day was spent reading and yapping with the girls by the water. It wasn't such a bad deal for me, being surrounded by girls in bikinis. Unfortunately, the 3 Aussies left later that day. I really enjoyed their company.
There were absolutely no other travellers other than Lynsey and I on the island. It may be the only time in my life that I come this close to being the only traveller on an island. There wasn't much to do so Lynsey and I just spent the night watching the movie "The Departed". The people working at the hostel enjoy it when the tourists order a movie as it gives them a chance to watch them also. About 4 workers joined us for the movie which was shown on a projector screen in a small room.
On another note, I just wanted to mention that the hostel we stayed at only used solar power. I thought that was cool. Given the rising cost of energy, it was smart that they decided to go the solar power route.
Before I end this update, I want to describe the toilets here. They are actually compost toilets. Basically, its this little hut with a hole in the middle of the ground. A toilet seat is provided but I think it serves no purpose. I just toss it aside and squat. You look down the whole and you see a small mountain of crap and toilet paper. I am not sure how the crap gets separated from the urine but apparently it does. It's interesting and gross at the same time. I thought I would share that with you.
