Pauza Magazine Spring 2013 | Page 11

Linda- Kriva Palanka- 4.5 / 5

arts & cultural experiences Austin- Skopje- 4 / 5

First let me say, Linda’ s bathroom is spectacular. It is warm, cozy, and the perfect setting for the perfect bath. The tub itself is standard sizing and the yellow tile creates a sense of calm when soaking. And if you like cats then this is the tub for you! One cat( Vesna) snuck in and kept me company while I bathed and provided much adorable entertainment and companionship. Bubble bath is provided, but run your bath early--the building turns the water off at 11pm.

Lew- Negotino- 4.5 / 5

Austin has gotten lucky once again with a decent bathtub after moving from Negotino. His current tub is built-in with a cream-beige tile lining the surrounding walls. It even has a shower curtain if you’ d like more privacy. The first thing you’ ll notice about the tub is the size--it’ s on the smaller side. You’ ll have to bend your knees, throw your legs over the side, or squat awkwardly to fit in. The boiler is standard and because it is such a small tub, you’ ll have no problem filling it all the way.

Faron- Strumica- 4.5 / 5

Lew’ s tub is similar to Linda’ s – it’ s a great size and in a relaxing and comfortable atmosphere. It’ s a white built-in tub with green / blue tile and open piping which gives the bather something interesting to look at. The Tito era tubs are some of my favorite for their high-functionality. The boiler is on the smaller side, but makes just enough hot water for one good soak. Lew has a heater in the bathroom that he cranked up, invoking distant tropical memories. There was little evidence of bubble bath products and there is no window so you’ ll have to stand on the balcony if you get overheated. And bathe early; water goes off at 10pm.

Faron’ s tub is the perfect size: longer than normal, wide, and deep. There is unlimited hot water and no wait necessary due to a different, more brilliant, water-heating method in his building. The bathroom is a pleasant temperature and there is even a window to open if you get too hot from the experience. Once I donate some spare lavender bubbles to the bath time cause you should be all set for an incredible bathing experience. You’ ll have to stuff the drain with toilet paper though – there is no plastic plug.

This is my last Bath Time Review as I will be emigrating shortly. I bid you all a farewell and a fabulous bath time experience wherever you can find it!

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