Toilet tips for South America

When going to the baño in South America, don´t expect:

• to use it for free (always carry small change with you)
• toilet paper (it´s a good idea to steal...uh, stock up when it is available)
• to throw toilet paper in the toilet (the plumbing cannot handle it)
• toilet seat covers (who knew they were a luxury)
• toilet seats (you´ll build up your quads with all the squatting)
• running water in the toilet or to wash your hands (who needs running water when a bucket will do)

Expect to be very impressed when you find a SSHH* with all of the above available

*the sign for toilets in Ecuador and Peru (stands for Servicios Hygienico) or as we like to think of it, the sounds you hear in the toilet