Land of Black Hole Toilets

So last week I went to Indonesia and let me tell you, if all your coworkers are men, you will have little to no warning about what you're getting into. I walked off the airplane and needed to pee...so I get through immigration at the terminal and decide to visit the bathroom. Well, what to my wondering eyes should appear? But a hole in the ground and one role of toilet paper outside the stall! Yeah, that's right...Indonesia loves hole in the ground toilets. I however, need  a bit more practice at using them! I'll be taking donations for wellies for my next trip!

Other interesting things in Indonesia include an ACE Hardware store...one in Jakarta and another in Medan. I bet most of you didn't even know there was a city named Medan in Indonesia...yeah, me either. Medan REALLY loves black hole toilets.  Below are some pictures of me and my coworker Steve at a great dinner in Medan...fresh fish grilled with amazing spices and tastes!! It was a bit messy, as eating with your hands is also very popular here!

Another interesting thing was the beer...the local Indonesian beer is Bintang. It is made at an old Heineken plant. The best part...Bingtang is served in 40s...yes, that's right ladies and gentlemen...I drank 40s all week! I mean, I am from the ATL...note the picture above, with Steve's hand for comparison. 

One final bizarre thing from my trip was the chocolate mosque at my hotel in Medan. Yep, that's right, there was a giant chocolate mosque in the lobby of my hotel. It was very interesting...