Squat toilets

Keith and I call them "starters' blocks". If you are a lady there is no way around this - you really need to be able to squat. It's much more challenging if you are wearing pants or shorts (as opposed to a skirt) because there is a chance that you will pee on the back of your pants. I have worked out a technique for this:

• A pair of non-slip shoes is essential. In Islamic countries, these cubicles have a hose and the floor is usually very wet and slippery.


• If you are wearing long pants roll them up a couple of times - that way if you splash your ankles, when you roll down your pants no one will see the evidence.


• A packet of tissues in a pocket is a must have - it's usually BYO toilet paper.


• Make sure that you can see the back of your pants at all times - that way you know that you can't possibly be peeing on the back of your pants.