drrich2
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That's why I started the thread, and I appreciate all of you who've contributed. There are subjects that, for whatever reason, seem to run afoul of subtle, unspoken social norms, or just against the grain of normal conversation.Between you and I, this subject has never been discussed in such detail before at all. I should write a comprehensive manual and posted here and on FB.
I dislike surprises and spontaneity and prefer to know what I'm getting into (and what to pack in preparation for). Some of these subjects are practical 'need to know' matters. Bathroom hygiene is one; whether someone who only speaks English will run into hassles (and if so to what extent) in a foreign setting is another.
Two Fish Traveling has Pooping In Indonesia: A How-To Toilet Guide.
I did a quick Google of Indo-Siren bathroom, curious as to what a liveaboard might offer, and found this TripAdvisor photo (click link). I see a small 'sit on' toilet (with no obvious flush tank, so I'm guessing one pours water into it to make it flush, common in Indonesia?), and that metal hose that comes down and loops...guessing that's the 'bum gun?' (As name's go, that's not too bad...guess they could've called it the 'crack blaster').