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Author Topic: Hot water and Personal Hygiene  (Read 9887 times)
Stones
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« on: May 25, 2001, 04:00:00 AM »
Did I read somewhere that most Colombians don't have routine access to hot water in their homes? Or was this something I read regarding gringos staying in certain hotels? Anyway, has anybody noted a hygiene problem there? I would think this would be a concern for those without ready hot water. Are your ladies fresh and clean? Science has shown us that lack of hot water in living quarters creates all kinds of health concerns.
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JunFan68
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« Reply #1 on: May 28, 2001, 04:00:00 AM »
... in response to Hot water and Personal Hygiene, posted by Stones on May 25, 2001

In BQ & Cartagena there is PLENTY of hot water as most place's hot water is heated by the sun...the key is finding a good hotel with cold water so you can cool off after the heat....Mike
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Ralph
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« Reply #2 on: May 26, 2001, 04:00:00 AM »
... in response to Hot water and Personal Hygiene, posted by Stones on May 25, 2001

I have found that most Latinas I met were extremely hygienic.
They often shower 4-5 times a day, and take pride in their appearance.

I did notice a few women at one agency tended to not shave their legs, but that is a cultural thing.
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ducpeg
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« Reply #3 on: May 31, 2001, 04:00:00 AM »
... in response to quite the contrary, posted by Ralph on May 26, 2001

Hello Fellas,
  The previous poster made a comment about ladies from one particular agency not shaving their legs.  Can you please elaborate and tell us which agency/country that was??  I need to know so I can avoid that place with a 10-foot pole.
  I am not ashamed to admit that I am a leg man.  The thought of a lady with hairy legs freaks me out.  PEACE!

Ducis
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Ralph
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« Reply #4 on: May 31, 2001, 04:00:00 AM »
... in response to question about the shaving issue, posted by ducpeg on May 31, 2001

I think it is fairly common down there. It is a cultural thing, not limited to any one agency. I would guess most would change their habiys once living in a country where, shaving of the legs is mcuh more prevalent.
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JunFanTX
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« Reply #5 on: June 01, 2001, 04:00:00 AM »
... in response to Re: question about the shaving issue, posted by Ralph on May 31, 2001

is the only hair on their body is on their head...;-)

Later,
Mike
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Ralph
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« Reply #6 on: June 02, 2001, 04:00:00 AM »
... in response to My experience...., posted by JunFanTX on Jun 1, 2001

Hey I've experienced that as well, but it depends on the girl. I do remember one girl in Cali that was extremely cute and even through her Panty Hose could notice, very hairy legs.

I don't see it being a problem as it is accepted down there. Up here, one would most likely change ones habits so as not to stick out like a sore thumb.
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Traveller
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« Reply #7 on: May 31, 2001, 04:00:00 AM »
... in response to question about the shaving issue, posted by ducpeg on May 31, 2001

Well, good luck in finding an agency where ALL the girls shave their legs. I'm a leg guy too, but some women in Colombia don't shave their legs. Alot do, alot don't. To some of the women, it's just not important. It is a cultural thing, I suppose. I mean, my girl has real fine, real light hair on her legs. It's almost like it's not there, but I asked her why she didn't shave her legs anyway. She said that it looked good, so why should she shave? True, you don't even notice it because it is so light and fine (you guys know what I am talking about). But, being an American I like shaved legs too. Oh Well.
SOOOOO, if you don't want to take a chance finding a girl with some hair on her legs, just avoid the country altogether.
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billyt
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« Reply #8 on: June 01, 2001, 04:00:00 AM »
... in response to Re: question about the shaving issue, posted by Traveller on May 31, 2001

I agree on the hairy leg issue. Having been stationed in Europe for many years I learned to overlook the leg hair issue as long as the person kept themselves reasonably clean. The hairy armpits were another story. Could never quite get used to that and never really figured out why. It is just a matter of personal taste and if it is not to your liking you just keep moving forward until you find that special S.O. Just my $0.02. :-) LL&P.
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Pete Eiguren
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« Reply #9 on: May 25, 2001, 04:00:00 AM »
... in response to Hot water and Personal Hygiene, posted by Stones on May 25, 2001

Most Colombians,at least in Cali,don't have hot water.Its not a hygene problem,cold water works you just don't linger under it.It makes what is a pleasant few miniutes in a warm shower a get it over and out of here experience.
When we went to Bogota and stayed in a first class hotel my step son played in the water for about an hour.
We only stayed at one place without hot water my first 2 trips.My wife went in the shower and came out,no comment.I went in and "AAAH!this water is cold."I then asked her"You don't have hot water at home do you?The answer is no.
I stayed 31 days on my last trip in my mother in laws house,no hot water.You get used to it but it still isn't fun.You learn to splash yourself,soap up and then quickly rinse.


Pete
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Bueller
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« Reply #10 on: May 27, 2001, 04:00:00 AM »
... in response to Re: Hot water and Personal Hygiene, posted by Pete Eiguren on May 25, 2001

I remember reading that one of the first things that Spanish men found attractive about the aboriginal women of LA was that they were really clean and fresh smelling compared to the ladies back in Europe.
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buzzy
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« Reply #11 on: May 26, 2001, 04:00:00 AM »
... in response to Re: Hot water and Personal Hygiene, posted by Pete Eiguren on May 25, 2001

I too experienced an extended period in a hotel with no hot water.  Surprising to me but I got sort of used to it.  First, I put the feet under the cold water, then the hands, then the arms and shoulders, and so on.  It actually was very invigorating and refreshing experience.  Definitely woke me up in the morning!  One time in Tegucigalpa, Honduras the hotel ran completely out of water.  It was night, after a long day of traveling.  I spotted a pitcher of water in my room and an idea hit me.  I poured the water into a small plastic spray bottle that I had, and believe it or not I was able to cover my entire body with water and soap.  It did a sufficient job...and there was still water left in the bottle!  It made me think about how much water I normally waste at home.   One thinks cold water is a handicap until one has no water at all.  Then you'll really have a handicap and wish you had lots of cold water! LOL.
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Larry in Dallas
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« Reply #12 on: May 26, 2001, 04:00:00 AM »
... in response to Re: Hot water and Personal Hygiene, posted by Pete Eiguren on May 25, 2001

Hello:

  According to alternative medicine people, it is good for the circulation and alternating hot and cold water for an extended period will improve your blood flow.
  My colombian fiance, Nidyan, is very clean and maybe the cold water does not help the soap lather quite as quickly but overall cold or hot water does dissolve dirt.

                            Larry in Dallas
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HappyIdiot
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« Reply #13 on: May 25, 2001, 04:00:00 AM »
... in response to Hot water and Personal Hygiene, posted by Stones on May 25, 2001

n/t
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Houndog
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« Reply #14 on: May 25, 2001, 04:00:00 AM »
... in response to They have houses?!  OMG  I had no idea. ..., posted by HappyIdiot on May 25, 2001

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