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    Would I be likely to encounter leeches on the CF in April/May?

    I am ready for all types of weather and the bedbugs ! Bedbugs have nothing on leeches :)
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    Would I be likely to encounter leeches on the CF in April/May?

    Yippee! Thank you @Lindsay53
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    Would I be likely to encounter leeches on the CF in April/May?

    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 they existed in Spain. Very pleased to hear they...
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    Would I be likely to encounter leeches on the CF in April/May?

    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.
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    Would I be likely to encounter leeches on the CF in April/May?

    Hi all, Im walking my first Camino in April (CF) and was wondering if it would be likely for me to encounter leeches? I know for most people leeches are not a big deal but they are in plague proportion where I am (Central Coast NSW, Australia) and I have had two bouts of cellulitis from leech...

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