Traveling and Toities (Toilets)... a slightly silly blog entry!

As a traveler, particularly one who likes to venture off the beaten path, I have had extreme toilet experiences.  This may seem like an odd blog topic but these gorgeous outhouses from the Canadian National Park system convinced me that this topic must be broached.  In light of the recent focus on toilet paper it seems like this is the time to share my photos and have a little light hearted discussion about toilets and travel.  

Canada had toilets with a view. I couldn't fail to notice everywhere we ventured that the scenery and even the toities themselves were amazing!  I couldn't resist taking photos.  Here are a few of my favourites.  Please open the blog in your browser so you can view the slide show.

Living and traveling SE Asia is a completely different story from the lovely Canadian loos.  The pit toilets in many of these countries could make even the most avid adventure traveler a bit faint of heart.  And although I am bringing this region and its toilets to light it is your lucky day, as I didn't dare hold a camera or even a phone out in the open in most of those locations.  That said, do have one shot to share.  The water bucket is for flushing...  these are just never fun!  

At a roadside stop in Laos. This is actually very clean!

I've also had the privilege to visit Kenya.  If you look closely at these toities there is a convoluted entry.  We were told that this keeps animals out which I thoroughly appreciated although was skeptical.  I wish I'd had one of these...
Have you tried one yet?  
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This is an odd blog topic but ever since our trip to Canada last summer I had hoped to share these pics with you.  The current travel moratorium and TP hoarding is wearing me down and I eagerly await my next opportunity to experience a perilous and questionable bathroom experience.   Stay healthy everyone!