Differences from the US

-Regularity of water: in our house, and much of the houses in Jinotepe, we only have running water from 5am to 9am. Only then. Which leads to...
-Bucket Showers: exactly as it sounds. Large bucket full of water(cold, of course) and a small bowl to pour water on your self. Felt great after a hot run.
-Refilling the toilet: without runnig water, after going to the bathroom(or before), you need to fill the tank with agua.
-Laundry: haven´t experienced this yet, but I´ve heard it involves a brick of large rock on which you rub your wet clothes.
-Waste: We don´t create nearly as much waste here as we do in the US. It´s not hidden like in the US. You are always aware of what you´re throwing away and what you use or use up(like water). There are only 1 or 2 trashcans in the house and it takes awhile for them to fill up.

And it is hot here. HOT. And it´s supposed to get worse in March and April. Woot.