We spend a large part of our lives in the smallest room, yet rarely do we give it a second thought. One man, however, has travelled the world in search of the most breathtaking lavatories.
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Luke Barclay, author of Loo With a View, set off on a two-year global mission: to find bathrooms, dunnies, restrooms and outhouses of distinction to write home about. And not just toilets distinguished by innovative designs or a flash flush, what Barclay sought was a loo that offered more than just a facility, he wanted breathtaking atmosphere, a space in which to contemplate the world. On his journey, the intrepid Brit found 40 latrines that met his criteria: in the rice plantations in Bali, just off Interstate 15 in Las Vegas, and slap bang in the middle of a mini desert near Salar de Uyuni, Bolivia, to name but a few.
Tengboche Monastery, Nepal, with a view of Mount Everest
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Barclay’s introduction explains that he is not alone in his appreciation of the finer lavs in life. A number of other bog spotters exist [like wc international], and together they form “a small but enthusiastic global community – undivided by class, race or religion – united by a love of loos that have views”.
‘Loo with a View‘ (£7.99) by Luke Barclay is published by Virgin Books
Source: Charlotte Philby, The Independent, 18 Oct 2008 [includes a selection of pictures from the book]
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