Is it safe to use the toliet in Spain yet?
 

I was recently in Spain and found it so disgusting the condition of the toliets there. So could someone please tell me if the Spanish sanitation department has done anything to make their toliets more acceptable be Candian standards? In fact, I I will not go back to Spain until they begin to care about cleanliness.

Wait a minute and I'll check it out.

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The toliet is still not safe - what is an acceptable Canadian Standard? I thought that Canadians all used outhouses.

Canadians do use outhouses but no toilet paper to wipe their ass' with. Never heard of a canadian who could afford to go to Spain. Carol, why don't you just go back to fornicating with your brother, and spare us your infantile trolling.

Carol, please go back to grammar school and learn how to spell. The word is TOILET, and if that is too difficult for you to spell (it could not possibly be a typo, as you typed it that way 3 times), possibly you can spell the word COMMODE.<BR><BR>You could not even be a CANADIAN, as you can't even spell that word correctly -- your spelling was "CANDIAN", of course that might be some place in outer space, where you always seem to be.<BR><BR>I suppose that Fodors will FLUSH this thread away on Monday.

If Carol's looking for a job, she could always return to Spain and keep herself occupied. Don't forget to bring a toilet bowl brush and those scrubbing bubbles with you.

"Toilet" is vulgar. If you must discuss such concepts, please say "lav" or "loo".

Connor,<BR>Why would you think Canadians could not afford to go to Spain?<BR>If you can afford to leave your trailer park, then surely some Canadians can afford to take international vacations!?<BR>Keep watching TV, you are not worldly enough to contribute to this board.

We were in Barcelona and Mallorca recently and found the restrooms to be mostly ok. The ones we used were at our hotel, and restaurants and department stores we went to. We even took a small packet of disposable paper toilet seat covers, but only had to use it on one occasion the whole trip.

Toilets in a lot of bars, etc. in Europe are usually given a good cleaning in the morning. But at night with typically heavy usage, they can get quite cluttered (dirty).<BR>Generally, the higher class the establishment, the cleaner/better the toilet facilities.<BR>I've also experienced some pretty dirty public toilet facilities in North America!

The word is pronounced TWA-LAY.<BR><BR>Big Al

I am afraid it is not safe. There are mutant ninja alligators in the pipes, Basque semtex bombs devilishly detonated by pull cords, wild ecologists who break down toilet walls in their campaign for community micturation, Opus Dei cells in secret conclave, seat covers missing ? stolen as raw material for castanets, men sitting for ages as result of eating to much roast sucking pig?<BR><BR>I fear, too, that Big Al is mistaken. A TWA-LAY is a form of Alleghenies folk song, blues to mark the passing of a great airline. A TOY-LET, on the other hand, is a hiring-out of a doll s house.<BR><BR>Please write if I can help further.<BR><BR>Ben Haines, London<BR><BR>

'Toilet' actually means the act of cleaning/grooming oneself ( usually in the morning ) & has been corrupted over the years to become a synonym for the correct word, 'Lavatory'.

Dear Nancy Mitford, since your sister, Debo, is the Duchess of Devonshire, Im surprised that you don't know that the English aristocracy never says, "loo," but rather, "toilet."<BR><BR>Its is such a shame that your sister, Felicity, was a Nazi.

"Canadian" Chimp, most Americans live quite a joyous, comfortable life full of luxuries. When you refer to the unworldly trailer trash watching television, you are describing yourself and most backward Canadians. That is why the Jerry Springer show is one of Canada's favorite shows. Every pub I've ever been to in Canada was either airing hockey or Springer. Oh, and how you love all that "white trash". Unlike your people, Americans are educated, well-traveled and are used to the finer things in life. Scrape your pennies so you can holiday in third world countries like Cuba and Haiti. Spain is too good for your kind.

Is Carol the author of this ridiculous post on medications? I find it hilarious that anyone from canada would put on airs, especially towards europeans and americans.

The Spanish toilets are perfectly safe.You are not.

Funny. We just came back from 2 weeks in Spain . We were in Sevilla, Cordoba, Madrid, Toledo, Segovia and Santiago and I was pleasantly surprised that public bathrooms EVERYWHERE were so clean. Having been in Europe many times I was not expecting this to be the case but we had no complaints.

Connor,<BR>You statements are so unrealistic that you sound like a complete idiot.<BR>You have obviously had limited exposure to Canada. How can you call yourself an educated American when your statements are so unfounded & your views are so limited?<BR>There are different classes & standards of living in every country. Your lack of perspective leads me to conclude that you are neither worldly nor educated. It’s not your fault. You just don’t know any better. But please, don’t pretend to be a know-it-all if you don’t know anything. By the way, did you know that Jerry Springer is an American show & features real live Americans? Also, what is with your pre-occupation with money? Obviously, not having money seems to be a sore point with you. I wonder what that says about you? If you were more comfortable with your socio-economic situation you wouldn’t be on this board spreading your ridiculous opinions. Did you really only visit pubs when you were in Canada? What does that say about you Connor? Hmmm...<BR>

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no afraid its not safe to use the toilet in Spain yet, so:<BR>1) go before you leave; and<BR>2) take a large cork

No dearie -You will have to hold it till you get home.

are you serious...making a post about the sanitation of toilets, don't waste our time!!

"canadian", "carol", whoever the hell you are... you're a loser and a pathetic troll. So, take a hike in your wilderness and leave Spain and the USA for real travelers with class.

I just returned from Canada. And boy are they glad that Americans are spending money in their country. To them Sept 11th was a blessing because so many Americans have been vacationing there since the tragedy instead of going to Europe or Asia.

Carol from Manitoba, Canada, & Canadian, why are you canucks so dense and envious of everyone? Just be grateful for the fun-loving Americans that are so forgiving of your ignorance, that they provide great moral and financial support for your otherwise never mentioned country. The Roots Corporation in Canada is owned and operated by 2 Americans that provided your olympic gear and hundreds of jobs to Canadians. The gold medal was also handed to you by the Americans after they made such a big stink over the russians & french screwing you. Why do the Americans always have to come to your rescue? You ungrateful slugs!

Carol, you have never been to Spain! You are the same stupid person from stupid Canada that has been bashing Spain since last year. You are always making something up against this beautiful country because you are a racist and a lunatic! Having just returned from 2 lovely weeks in Spain, I would recommend this wonderful, cultural country to everyone. And, I found no problems with the toilets, anywhere! I would prefer the spaniards over the canadians, anyday!

I am the real Carol from the above address. The above, and several other posts are trolls impersonating me. I quit posting under my real name and defunct email address when I became frightened of the threatening nature of their responses, and the tone of their impersonations. Posts from the [email protected] on and after August 2, 2002 are likely not me. They are from a troll who wants to stir up trouble. Read my posts prior to that date and you will get a sense of who I am. I am not anti-American or anti-Spanish and I do not set out to deface this forum.

It is still not safe - hold it untill you get home.

For the record, some of the most revolting toilets/loos/lavs/potties/conveniences I have EVER had to deal with were at the rest-stops along I-95 on the American east coast. American women seem to think they need not actually SIT on the seat, that it's okay to stand over it and spray, and they never clean up after themselves.<BR><BR>Be warned: I always look carefully at the person leaving the stall I'm about to enter. If you left me an unpleasant surprise, I will come find you and point out your oversight publicly and LOUDLY.

If only I could snap my fingers and have a sign appear inside the stall door of every ladies' room toilet reading<BR><BR>IF EVERYONE SITS DOWN, THE SEAT WILL NEVER BE WET.

The racist TROLL from Canada may in fact be "Eddie". I have seen other rubbish from this mucous on other threads. He seams to be using aliases but his tone is always anti-american and may include other nationalities. I have found the americans and spanish to be very hospitable.

A search through Fodor’s for carol’s e-mail [email protected] revealed a thread entitled “Ladies—Spain wahsroom alert”, that was begun by the same carol that started this post. Below is the full text of the opening line.<BR><BR>Author: carol ([email protected])<BR>Date: 06/03/2002, 11:34 am <BR>Message: I was in Andalucia last month, and only once did I encounter a public washroom which had paper and soap and towels. Most are missing at least two of these. Several did not have functioning water faucets as well.<BR><BR>In addition, the ladies do not sit (perhaps the lack of paper) and so there is usually pee on the seat. This was the case in restaurants, museums, etc. Make sure you carry some tissues and Purell with you at all times.<BR><BR>The reason I posted this is because there is someone who posted under “xxx’ who claims to be the real carol, saying someone has impersonated her and said “Read my posts prior to that date and you will get a sense of who I am. I am not anti-American or anti-Spanish and I do not set out to deface this forum.” <BR><BR>Ok, so the real carol I have read your previous post and it still seems derogatory towards Spain. I have a hard time believing either one of you, and wish you would just leave your opinions like this to yourself. <BR>

Would a Port-a-Potty work in Spain?

The toilets are so clean in Spain the Virgin Mary herself would be honored to take a dump in them.

Real Carol again. Anyone who can read would note that my comments in the prior thread never criticized the the Spanish, only their wash rooms. Since I was in mainly tourist areas, it could have been Australians, Germans, or Brits that peed on the seat. One of the worst was in a little place that we became regulars at because we loved the owners and staff, who all were Spanish.<BR><BR>If others like to have a dry seat and wash their hands, it would be good advice to tell them to take some hand cleaner and tissues. My intention was kindness, not criticism.

Hey! Carol is impersonating me! And her hands still smell like poopoo from her visit to Spain! She is going to give me a bad reputation.