Going to "spend a penny"

Surprisingly this was an expression that the kids were not familiar with before our holiday started but is now something that they are not likely to forget.

As well as probably coming across nearly every conceivable way of turning a tap on and off and flushing a toilet, during our holiday it has also been very rare to find a toilet where you can pee for free. Even the McDonald's and similar establishments often have a code on the door which is only revealed on your receipt.



Fifty cents (Euro) seems to be the going rate (though Mark does try to negotiate them down based on the small change in his pocket). What you get for your money also varies widely - from simple access in to a little lady who rushes in to clean the toilet before you enter.



In Turkey and Greece we learnt that the tour guides explain to those unfamiliar with the abbreviation W.C. (water closet) that it stands for "With Cash".

Never take that free public toilet for granted again.

Gayle

Location:Nearly everywhere in Europe.