Like I stated yesterday, the China bathroom situation is a little stretching. Our students have become completely capable of all types of different styles of bathroom procedure. The procedure required in China is more of a stop, drop, and squat situation. There are no porcelain thrones like we are accustomed to in America. There is no sitting what-so-ever.
The old saying goes, “a picture is worth a thousand words.” So for you to better understand, I will stop talking, show you a picture, and let your imagination run wild!
All I can say is that my thigh muscles are getting strong!
i think I am up to about 2500 words right now…
hahaha, that is so funny! When we were in INdia it was the same way….but you had to wipe with the left hand
Hope things are going great!
Yep….that is almost the exact picture Emily sent me! I’m just speechless when I look at it!!!! Garrett will just have to explain when he gets home!! hahaha!
lol…strong thigh muscles….well I guess that is a good thing….really makes you love the good ol’ USA…..man I really cant wait to hear the storys when you all get back…this should be good.
Um, wow.
a picture speaks a 1000 words I can’t bring myself to say!!! Yikes! Small price for an oppertunity of a lifetime! Enjoy the rest of your trip!
Gives new meaning to being a SQUATTER.
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First: I tuned in late to your blog so let me say Congrats on one of those “trips of a lifetime”
I’ve been to China a few times (first in the family to get there since about 1900) and that is one of the cleanest bathrooms I’ve seen outside a good hotel. They work great once you get used to them but a real problem with a collapseable knee like mine. And you’ll find squat toilets like that all over Asia.
Glad to see you’re enjoying the differences.
Takes some getting used to, I agree, but when traveling in South America, I learned that there’s nothing worse than an American-style toilet in a place where there’s no water for much of the time.
All you can do is keep filling the bowl, higher and higher. If you’re lucky you’ll have a backup pail of water to dump in and force-flush it, but in so many instances, we weren’t that lucky.
Absolutely disgusting.
OMG!!! I would have been ready to pack my bags and head home!! LOL. I know what an awesome group is there and I know yall are making the best of an awesome and unusual oppurtunity!
Praying for a safe return!
is this for men and women? where’s the toilet paper??!!!
Toilet paper is definitely not always guarenteed. Most people carry some with them just to make sure. And yes, this is for both men and women.
It’s not that bad when you get used to it. As somebody who is a germ-guy and OCD, this might actually be cleaner if you think about it (especially public toilets).
I’m loving the culture!
I just can’t wait to hear all the stories I don’t think i can imagine !!! Ready for Monday night to see you this has been along two weeks. Callie we sure love you.
I made a comment ,but noticed I had put it on the Korea entry. We have sure covered you with Dads love and mercy. READY TO SEE YOU AND HEAR WHAT HAS HAPPENED.
You don’t mention anything about the smell…:-P
Wow!! That seems like a REAL workout my friend!!
We love you and hope you are having fun!!
-Vic & Lauren
That looks like a REAL workout
ha ha
Can’t wait for you to come home
I can not even say what I am thinking…..only…..blessed to be an American!!!!!!
Looks like a great workout for the thighs…no wonder there’s no overweight chinese people…Can’t wait to see you Kenner-I’ve missed you SO MUCH!!! It’s been really hard knowing that both of my girls are in China and i’m not with them. Can’t wait to hear all the stories! See you Monday night!!!