Staying clean in camp showers
A very important question: When the campground shower floor is muddy, how do you manage to get your pants back on without getting your pants dirty? (I'm not a fan of streaking. . .)
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OK, well I got my degree in microbiology and I am amazed by how OCD people can be about "germs". In fact, exposure to most germs in low doses just strengthens a persons immune system unless they are in a high risk group. What I worry about in a hotel room it isnt the bathroom but the possible bedbugs, cockroach egg cases, the unwashed quilts and carpeting, AND, eating in most restaurants where the kitchen is behind closed doors. Our skin is the first line of defense against pathogens and it is very good as long as it isnt broken. Those who get recurring fungal infections of the "athletes foot" variety are likely to have a genetic susceptibility .
In fact, Early exposure to germs has lasting benefits
I not only grew up camping minimalist, but my farmer grandparents did not have a bathroom at all so it was sponge baths, thunder mugs and outdoor toilets. So I dont really miss not having a shower in my RVan and besides sponge baths I use CG facilities. As long as I dont smell sewage I am fine, altho I have to say one CG in the Florida Keys didnt provide hot water at all. Yikes.
In fact, Early exposure to germs has lasting benefits
I not only grew up camping minimalist, but my farmer grandparents did not have a bathroom at all so it was sponge baths, thunder mugs and outdoor toilets. So I dont really miss not having a shower in my RVan and besides sponge baths I use CG facilities. As long as I dont smell sewage I am fine, altho I have to say one CG in the Florida Keys didnt provide hot water at all. Yikes.
