Comments on: Unexpected Sarcophagus

By: Samuel Becker

Samuel Becker — Mon, 21 Dec 2009 21:36:14 +0000

A friend of mine is a former Assistant with Annie Leibowitz. I have no idea to what extent she was given insight into the great mysteries though. I should ask her.

By: killian

killian — Sat, 19 Dec 2009 11:24:34 +0000

LOVE this post. Comments about iphoto= priceless.
Yes, the Roger Angell was brilliant; put it up in my face(book) for posterity. Love the french ballet/kitty analogy: too purrfect. Please post pics ASAP. Good luck with the plumbing!

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Sat, 19 Dec 2009 11:23:52 +0000

By: Amanda White

Amanda White — Sat, 19 Dec 2009 11:12:25 +0000

I am pretty sure you are supposed to poo in the hole and probably pour water on it. Not sure about washing yourself. Never been there, but been to rural Bolivia and other parts of South America where they have toilets, but the toilets don’t actually flush, so you have to pour a similar situation of water down the toilet after you use it. I imagine it’s the same kind of idea, except with less plumbing.

By: Kukl

Kukl — Sat, 19 Dec 2009 01:40:56 +0000

Hehehe, yes, you are suppose to use your hands. In these cultures, there would be strict rules to what you can do with each hand. Normally, it’s left hand to wash, right to greet, eat and handle food. So, in Indonesia or Malaysia, people would have their left hand mostly out of sight during meals, unless they’re eating with cutlery.

By: Meffi

Meffi — Thu, 17 Dec 2009 23:35:02 +0000

Ha yes, I remember those toilets from Indonesia… They were a bit confusing at first, but I decided to Wing it.

By: Michael

Michael — Thu, 17 Dec 2009 20:05:56 +0000

Fantastic post! I am eager to see the pictures. While you were gone, Roger Angell sent you greetings and admiration in The New Yorker.