Rick Steves Was Right...

Many people know Rick Steves as the travel guru who writes Europe through the Back Door. However, many years ago he also wrote Asia through the Back Door. In it, he said something along the lines of, "Face it: You will get sick in Asia. Stand in front of the mirror and say it until you get used to the idea." Last year I was fortunate to be in my hotel room with a western-style toilet when it struck. This time I was not so lucky. It hit at the start of my college residency. I raced down the stairs to the facilities to find squatters with no lights and no paper. (Fortunately, I was "packing.") My heart sank, but there was no option at that point other than to assume the position. As quickly as possible.