First, they didn't have any regular bathrooms. I had to use an "outhouse", ok folks not a porta potty. I would have been in heaven to use a porta potty. This was a good ol' fashioned outhouse, and let me tell you it smelt like it has been there for 1000 years! Did I mention that besides almost throwing up when I was in there I couldn't find any soap or hand sanitizer!
Second, one area was a barn full of animals. I think that might be enough said, but I did almost step in pig poop. I also had one little boy who found an egg COVERED in yolk and poop. He brought the egg and shoved it in my face and with such excitement he said, "MRS.BAILEY LOOK LOOK LOOK WHAT I FOUND."
Third, we got to go into a cabin and practice doing all the things pioneers would do in houses. One of which was chopping cabbage. Let me tell you how yummy that cabbage smelt!
Fourth, I finally found some soap and water and was able to choke down a bit of my lunch. I was too afraid to drink any water for fear I would have to use that horrible "outhouse" again.
Fifth, I rejoiced when I found a REAL porta potty!! It was just emptied and it smelt just like cleaner! There was no scent of bodily fluids, it was extremely clean, AND it had hand sanitizer! I was now feeling a bit more myself. However, as we loaded on the bus I found out that one little girl wet her pants, because she too was afraid of those "outhouses" and refused to go potty in them. So she decided to go in her pants, well luckily one teacher had a change of clothes in her bag and they were able to get her in some dry clothes. However, her pee soaked clothes stunk up the bus.
Lets just say it was a smelly and exhausting day! I am very thankful for all that I have.
