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Tick Warning!

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Rick of Rick and Peg said:
Yeah. Now the ticks are catching flights on urban moths and jumping on you from above while you think you are sleeping safely in the city.
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The danger of ticks is when they carry lyme disease.

Ticks do not "fly". They wait patiently on tall grass for mammal passing by and "jump" on them.

A way to avoid them is to walk on paved roads/trails, not close to tall grass.

A way to spot ticks easier on a body is to wear light-coloured clothing.

Hikers in affected areas are advised to wear light-colored long sleeves shirt and trousers.

There was no tick warning on Camino Francis in 5/2017 and Camino Portugues in 5/2019.

More information:
 
Camino Way markers in Bronze
The one from Galicia (the round) and the one from Castilla & Leon. Individually numbered and made by the same people that make the ones you see on your walk.
David is first and foremost a Camino Angel to many by bringing his First Aid kit, coming to the rescue of any pilgrim needing help on the Way. Secondly, he has a great sense of humor and wit, which has given me a laugh a number of times over the past two years. I always enjoy his input!
 
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Tincatinker said:
A short questionnaire:

Are you a Camino addict? Tick
Are you a Forum addict? Tick
Are you a habitual Pilgrim? Tick
How do you catch Lyme Disease? Tic

Take the necessary precautions Pilgrims but do not let fear be your guide. Tick
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Tinky, I've seen your own funny bone and dry humor on numerous occasions over the last 2+ years, and when you engage it, it never disappoints...like now!
 
I had three ticks on me yesterday, all spotted before they took a bite and all killed.
 
Tuesday Wildchild said:
I had three ticks on me yesterday, all spotted before they took a bite and all killed.
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No worries I find them on me often as I walk my dogs in the woods and along our section of the Tours Camino. In five years I've only had two attached.
 
Let us pick up your suitcase once you arrive in Europe....
...and ship it to Santiago for storage. You pick it up once in Santiago. Service offered by Casa Ivar (we use DHL for transportation).
My first Camino, I wound up with what looked like a tick bite (had to Google it, we're fortunate not to have much trouble with ticks in Los Angeles). Then I had to Google whether there was Lyme disease in Europe (spoiler: not yet, for the most part). Still, I went from oblivious and spoiled to more aware of the dangers, so that's something, right?
 
Best lightweight pocket guides
Ideal pocket guides for during and after your Camino. Each weighs just 40g (1.4 oz).
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