Although I've been in Thailand 8 months now, I notice a little piece of me dies when I'm shown to the squat toilet. It's only a moment - hardly noticeable really, and and... it's quickly turned to a 'Oh cool, I've got a handle on this' attitude - phew!. I can squat and balance nicely without getting any part of my feet 'wet' - "ewww - overshare!" I know you're thinking, but I'm rather chuffed with this minor/major accomplishment, depending on weather your pre or post toileting.
You've been wanting to know, I can feel it, especially for those of you who haven't used them before. How does one actually use the Asian toilets? Just what are "Asian' toilets? Well, let me explain the joys, pains and anxieties in needing to 'go' through illustrations I've created.
And that is what happens.... no one shows you, and the only advice I was given was "use water" ... it takes a creative mind to figure out just what that means when you're balancing precariously over a hole in the ground.
As for number 2's? - good luck there, even I haven't figured it out correctly. That's when I wait to 'go' on a western loo - if I'm in civilization. But I found my groove while in the 'field' and I don't think it's a story I'll share openly in a blog post. But enough to say - I was happy when it all ended.
The only advice that I will give is take loo paper and hand sanitizer - hand sanitizer will be your best friend! as well as a packet of tissues. Oh, and all the best in learning to 'go' in Asia. It'll be an experience for sure - :D
You've been wanting to know, I can feel it, especially for those of you who haven't used them before. How does one actually use the Asian toilets? Just what are "Asian' toilets? Well, let me explain the joys, pains and anxieties in needing to 'go' through illustrations I've created.
And that is what happens.... no one shows you, and the only advice I was given was "use water" ... it takes a creative mind to figure out just what that means when you're balancing precariously over a hole in the ground.
As for number 2's? - good luck there, even I haven't figured it out correctly. That's when I wait to 'go' on a western loo - if I'm in civilization. But I found my groove while in the 'field' and I don't think it's a story I'll share openly in a blog post. But enough to say - I was happy when it all ended.
The only advice that I will give is take loo paper and hand sanitizer - hand sanitizer will be your best friend! as well as a packet of tissues. Oh, and all the best in learning to 'go' in Asia. It'll be an experience for sure - :D