Foreign Places
Its funny how traveling within the US can still seem foreign. First of all I am not sure why but apparently they do not believe in toilet seat covers in Colorado. Until today we had been all over, public, private, one-holers and fancy restrooms - none of them had toilet seat covers. Funny thing is the toilet seats have been cleaner than seats I have seen anywhere before which to me might seem like a contradiction. Today I went to the restroom in the lobby and went to sit down, indoctrinated into the Colorado way, when I saw toilet seat covers next to the toilet paper, I was amazed, seat covers! While we are on the topic I also saw my first dual flush toilet in a restroom in a building of artist studios, where we had stopped to enjoy a coffee. The building was very “green” and these toilets allowing for #1 or #2 flushes are very popular, it was cool to see one in person instead of in a magazine.
Another observation, while driving today. Nearly all cars going only 5-10 mph over the speed limit. All in their own lane, charging along happily and friendly. There were a few cars who were in a hurry, but these people were not the majority. After driving in California for a year this felt strange. This is typically the scene only after passing by a speed trap and it usually only lasts 45 seconds.
Our honeymoon although not to a foreign country has still provided some interesting cultural experiences.
June 26th, 2008 at 4:59 am
Another observation: no helmets for motorcyclists. Pure craziness I tell ya!
June 26th, 2008 at 6:25 pm
Teresa (and Elliott),
Sounds like your wedding and honeymoon were just wonderful. I’m so sorry we couldn’t be there.
We have dual flush toilets in Paris, and when my brother came, he made a lot of jokes like, “Uh oh, I think I’m going to need the big button to flush this time!”