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Hi there - sorry for your leech troubles. As others have said, no need for concern about leeches - thank goodness - I have a sort of phobia about them. Notice you are from the Central Coast. We are in France at present but, in Australia, home is...
Not sure when you’d be walking through that kind of water on the CF (or any Camino, really!). The CF crosses mountain passes, vineyards, high plains, and more, but unless these leeches can exist outside of standing water, you have no need to worry.
Never heard of leech incidents, I am afraid. The only potential pesk would be ticks in areas where bush is thick, but the CF is perfectly manicured and you will not find none of that. You do not have to cross large bodies of water whatsoever...
In Australia where @CrazyDogLady comes from, you don't have to be in or crossing a body of water to attract a leech. While most live in water, some live on land. At certain times of the year, they are prevalent in rain forests, and in any sort...
Hi @TheRealPixie it is a land based leech I was referring to which you can find in damp leaf litter and humid environments. You can buy 'leech gaters' and I think those combined with extra waterproof socks would be added to the packing list of...
The only leeches I have heard about on the Caminos are the human kind - such as those who have the means, but leave nothing or just a couple of Euros at donativo albergues.
Thank you @Pelerina , its a big relief to know I have one less thing to worry about. I think I'm on my way to developing a phobia as well so nice to know I'm not the only one.
Im in Umina Beach, so just a few beaches over.
As a fellow Australian I can tell you that there is no chance of leeches of the type you are talking about and I don't think there is any real chance of any sort of leech encounter at all. Buen Camino!
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