[Gocamino] Carrión de los Condes, with some Chinches on the side, please ...

[Grant Spangler]

Carrión de los Condes. Perhaps it was the water and not the war that caused 
the carnage. I warned this couple now crossing the Meseta, but too late, I 
just got this in return from them ...

I got your warning too late.  About 20 people got very sick in the ast 24 
hours, including Bruce and me.  Something was picked up between Boadillo and 
Carrion.  At our albergue last night there were 7 afflicked with vomiting 
and diarrhea.  We are too weak to walk, so we have to take a bus to Sahagun. 
  If we are still not well, one to Leon.  I am sure we can continue normally 
after Leon.  Hate to give up walking the few stages, but we have to get well 
first..

Also There was an outbreak 2 weeks ago of CHINCHES, a horrible biting bedbug 
that started in Roncesvalles.  This groups of pilgrims have had their share 
of ailments.  Also  chigger bites from putting packs down in sheep 
territory.  You might want to post something to the gocamino listserv to 
warn those about to leave for Spain.

Other than these few things eveything is going well and we are loving it.

Renee

-----Original Message-----
From: Grant Spangler
Sent: Sep 12, 2005 12:05 PM

Renee,

I often likened the Meseta to Kansas, but with worse bathrooms.
September on the Meseta is some of the best climate you hope for.
Watch out for the water in the fountains in the deep Meseta, not all are 
treated. The locals are used to the flora and fauna contained therein, we 
the turista-types are not as well adapted. If in doubt, use bottled water. 
The fountains are good again from O Cebreiro onwards; it's just the driest 
regions of the Meseta to be wary.

Enjoy!


So there's the latest news from the Road...
There is a definite pattern here. Again, I would recommend bottled water in 
the driest portions of the great Meseta.

Buen Camino,

Grant

Grant Spangler
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