10 Tips for a Porcelain Pit Stop
© 2008 Carol Celeste
Bathroom facilities in China resemble pit stops more than comfort stations. Hotels and attractions catering to foreigners boast western-style toilets but if you venture not-so-far afield eventually you'll encounter a local latrine. The preferred personal receptacle remains, by any other name, a hole in the ground, even if sometimes it is porcelain coated. It takes flexibility, ingenuity and strong leg muscles to achieve a smooth-flowing bathroom visit in China. Based on personal experience I offer these tips to increase the chances of a successful pit stop that keeps you out of the flow.
1. Practice 100 squats daily for 1 month before departure.
2. Leave jumpsuits at home.
3. Wear waterproof shoes.
4. Keep a nose plug handy.
5. Pack skirts and pants no longer than knee-length.
6. If you must wear long pants roll up the cuffs before entering the facility.
7. Carry toilet tissue at all times.
8. Pack a rope to tie to a sturdy fixture for pulling yourself up (check for a sturdy fixture before getting into position).
9. Triple your fiber intake.
10. If you have arthritic knees, stick with western facilities.
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