Korean Bathroom

Yes they have toilets. As far as I know most homes have a porcelain throne rather than the very un-American "hole in the ground." That's not to say you won't find them. I've seen one in a coastal town a couple hours outside of Gwangju. Seen it and used it. It was fun.

Public restrooms vary with the establishment. If you're buying international cuisine you'll have a remarkably clean john to sit on. Bus terminals and rest stops, surprisingly nice. Smaller mom and pop restaurants will typically share a public bathroom, usually outside and around the corner. More like what we're used to in a public restroom in the States. But I want to talk about my bathroom.

I've lived here for 15 months and 3 apartments. The powder rooms were all the same except in size. My current bathroom is the smallest of the three but similar to most of my friend's. Toilet, mirror, medicine cabinet, and shower head. However, there is no bathtub or shower curtain to divvy up some privacy. Making every bathroom adventure a get-a-way resort. All inclusive, baby.

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It was hard to get used to but like a shower on a winter morning it took some warming up. Having a shower, toilet, sink all in one has several advantages. Aside from the teeth brushing/shower combo that many adult males already partake in, I throw in a little tinkle. Not in the shower like some savages, but right into the potty like a good boy. This can also work vice versa. Perhaps a particularly foul number two requires a total body clean up? Stephanie! Get the shower head, I need to be hosed down!

But why stop there? The entire bathroom can be cleaned while you're cleaning yourself. Mildew, soap scum, beard trimmings. Scrubbed and washed away with the all encompassing shower head. It can be problematic if someone is in the shower and a fully clothed person needs to use the restroom. But that's why we keep a slicker and rain boots by the door.

Korean Bathroom, check

*Thomas Tried Out