- Time of past OR future Camino
- Camino Frances.
The weather earlier this week was wonderful, with temperatures way above norms even in this region of southwest France. I planned on doing a lot of yard work and spent three days enjoying the sun. After working out like that with copious sweat, I shower. On the first day, didn’t remark anything strange, on the second day, there was some itching but nothing to write home about, but the third day out, returned home to see red « dots » appearing on various parts of the body.
Because we had seen processional caterpillars earlier and so early this year, and having lived over here for more than 12 years, began to wonder if the « atouats » were not doing their thing earlier. (Atouats is the regional French name for chiggers). Indeed, chigger bites over legs, arms, actually all over the place. Interestingly, my partner who was out working with me did not have one bite.
The itching drives you nuts. In order to reduce the itching, I use hot showers. To PREVENT chigger bites, pants with white vinegar, and, of course, try to avoid walking in high grass if possible.
A good read can be found on https://www.healthline.com/health/chigger-bites about the subject.
Because we had seen processional caterpillars earlier and so early this year, and having lived over here for more than 12 years, began to wonder if the « atouats » were not doing their thing earlier. (Atouats is the regional French name for chiggers). Indeed, chigger bites over legs, arms, actually all over the place. Interestingly, my partner who was out working with me did not have one bite.
The itching drives you nuts. In order to reduce the itching, I use hot showers. To PREVENT chigger bites, pants with white vinegar, and, of course, try to avoid walking in high grass if possible.
A good read can be found on https://www.healthline.com/health/chigger-bites about the subject.
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