After spending three long nights with no running water last week, we finally decided it was time to invest in a serious back-up water supply. We had a small barrel in our kitchen, but it was only enough to get us through a day, and we knew there was strong potential for having to go longer than that. Plus, water from the tap is a lot more convenient than water from a bucket. So we went to the Polytank store and came home with this guy. It's the Rambo 070 model, which means it holds 700 liters (about 185 gallons) of water. Now when we turn on the tap and nothing comes out, instead of a sense of dread, we're filled with a little excitement. Kind of sick, I know.
Our water has only gone out for about an hour since we had it installed, so we haven't been able to give it a good test yet, but I'm ok with that. Like carting around an umbrella and not having it rain, it was worth the investment even if it's just an insurance policy. We feel fortunate to have running water in a country where less than 60 percent of residents have access to potable water at all. Even here in Kumasi, some areas have been experiencing serious shortages and many homes' taps have been dry for weeks. So I guess in the grand scheme of things, a day here and there is not much.
Over the weekend, we went back to the zoo so Elliot could show Dusty the baboons. Here are some more photos from our excursion:
The now-famous baboons were looking for handouts. Yes, despite numerous warning signs threatening fines and other punishments, the animals get plenty of treats from passers-by.
Elliot enjoyed watching the camel eat.
Almost as much fun as watching the baboons was repeatedly crossing this rickety bridge until one of us big people (a.k.a. "kill-joys") decided we needed to move on.
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