Kind of complaining.

Some more dot points of things I have noticed and things I have done:
. Finished the third medical mission today in a village close to the mountains.
. Got pushed and pulled by more small children.
. Had a lunch I actually really liked for once.
. Am now pro at cracking open unroasted peanuts.
. Tried fresh corn and peeled it myself, it tastes a lot more mild than Aussie corn.
. Had some kind of rice and coconut dessert that tasted delicious.
. Am even more sick of rice.
. Noticed some things that frustrate me; like how there are massive two and three story houses built using the most expensive and fancy looking materials, that are right next to small straw huts and tiny tin sheds where the rest are living.
. The fancy houses are usually bright pink, yellow, orange or blue, and remind me of a barbie doll dream house or something resembling a giant rainbow swirly lollipop.
. Felt like I was in the Swiss family Robinson area today, surrounded by banana trees and palm trees, and surrounded by straw huts on stilts with bamboo ladders up to tree houses. I loved it.

One thing that really upset me today was after we left the village, everyone would tell us to make sure we have thoroughly washed and sanitized our hands after touching the children. I understand that. But the way some of them looked at us like we were now disease-filled annoyed me. Those poor children are the same as the ones at home. It is not their fault they were born into poor circumstances. They were beautiful children. And I was given looks that somewhat resembled disgust by a few of the team members simply because they were holding my hand or sitting on my lap or giving me hugs and high fives.
I know they were not intentionally meaning to be disgusted, nor were they actually disgusted at the kids. But it saddened me still.
I am glad I can be here for these children that are so often being neglected and are treated poorly. They just need some joy and fun in their lives. Laughter IS the best medicine.
I'm off, dinner time at flora's church.