Faucet Differences

When traveling to other countries, there are several adjustments one should expect. Obvious differences include culture and language. I can adjust quickly to differing traffic patterns, electrical outlets, and currencies. However, one thing that I thought was universal was that hot water comes from twisting the left valve and that cold water is controlled with the right valve. In the U.S., this standard is mandated by building code regulations. Several times in Bali, I waited a long time waiting for the cold water to warm, when it was never going to. A few times, I turned on what I thought was the cold water only to receive scalding hot water.