If you’ve been reading Ana-Maria’s and Emily’s blogs, then you’ll know about how every Wednesday they go to Freshwater. I was lucky enough to be invited as well, and I’d like to tell you about some of the things we’ve done so far…

One week, we went in to the high school’s labratory, where on each bench there was a pair of scissors, tweezers and some gloves. Can you guess what those tools were for? Well, after a demonstration and some safety tips, we all found ourselves standing at a bench with a pink, blood-coated sheep’s brain that we were allowed to disect at will. I picked it up (with gloves on) and it had a wet, squishy texture and to be frank was quite gross. Ewww!

And yesterday, we did trial of the bloodsuckers, where two sides (the defence and prosecution) fought to either destroy all mosquitoes, or save them. I was a witness for the defence, and our side won. The room was set up like a real courthouse, and there was a judge, jury, barristers etc.

Freshwater is an incredible opportunity and every Wednesday seems to come much too slow.