Friday, November 8, 2013

Toilets of Asia

Bathrooms are always interesting, and especially so in Asia! So, here is a round-up of all the pictures we've taken of toilets on our trip.

The wonderful pre-fab bathroom in our hotel in Kyoto. The whole room is Toto model number ENV1418RA.

A gorgeous public stall in Arashiyama

A nice clean squatter in Japan.

The Way of the Future

Osaka hotel bathroom


And now, moving on to China. Warning, NSFW.

The nicest bathroom in China: the Fraser Suites in Chengdu.
Trainsquatting

The train had a western toilet with a beautiful solid wood lid. Remember to roll up your pant legs.


The stone walls of the Shambala Palace in Lhasa. Items belonging to Shambala Princess in foreground.


At 17200 ft, the highest altitude toilet we've ever used.


Squatter in Nagarze, the hometown of the 8th Dalai Lama's mother.
Typical small-town Tibet hotel bathroom.

Surprisingly nice bathroom in Shigatse, Tibet

And now, the award for Worst Toilet Ever goes to Shigatse, Tibet:




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2 comments:

  1. So far the toilets of Asia take the top spot! Hehe. Stay safe. xo, your other life partner :)

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  2. Hahaha, yes, these toilets were a delight! Ha! The internet is pretty slow here but we've just discovered that it gets fast late at night since the monks must go to bed (we're next to a monastery) so this will be the time to use it. xoxo

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