I’ve recently returned from Europe and will have lots of stories in the coming weeks about many of the places we visited. But in the meantime I can’t wait to tell you about an experience I had at Frankfurt airport.
The Qantas Club uses the facilities of the JAL lounge at Frankfurt and that was how I came to be acquainted with Das Toto Washlet.
Imagine my surprise when I opened the toilet door and saw the toilet lid magically opening! It was zero degrees and snowing outside in icy Frankfurt, but when I sat down, the toilet seat was invitingly warm.
On the wall to my right was a panel of instructions for no less than 15 functions … I’m not kidding. I only road-tested two of them (and I’m not going to reveal which ones they were – some things shall remain private).
But the one that had me most intrigued was the tornado flush. Now what the hell is that? I was too nervous to find out.
While I’m on the subject of toilets, you might be interested in a little project I’ve been undertaking. Over the past few years, I’ve been photographing signs on toilet doors around the world.
Take a look at my photo gallery to see some of the cute, interesting and quirky signs I’ve encountered on my travels.
Related post: Toilet Doors
Lordy!
Love it! I didn’t know the Germans were into this stuff
You’d be surprised Julie! German engineering perhaps, but Japanese sensibilities?
I thought I was the only one amused by the creativity oft expended on toilet doors! And as for the Japanese loos, my husband travels a lot to Japan from Scotland, and he sure tells some funny stories about toilet faux pas. I couldn’t cope with the choice. Bravo to you for attempting the two. Looking forward to hearing of your Grand Tour.
No, you’re not alone Kellie! Lovely to hear from you.
Love the cute toilet door signs! I’ve nominated your blog for a Liebster Award. Sharing the love. It’s a game really, and a way to spread the word about great blogs).
http://aglasshalf-full.com/2013/02/01/whats-this-an-award/
If you don’t want to play the game, don’t worry….but it helps drive traffic a bit, I’ve found!
I’ll be in on that Lee. Just give me some time to answer all the questions! Sounds like fun.
Good stuff. Took me a while too….