Yesterday I ended up going to a discount Chino (Chinese owned) discount store and buying flip flops, white T-shirt, and swim trunks all for 10Euro. I have been walking around town waiting for all of my things to get a thorough washing.
I think what happened to me is that in the albergue in Avilia, I got eaten up by mosquitoes. There was no ventilation again in the place. I slept on top of my sleeping bag. I literally was covered in bites wherever my skin was exposed. My body had an allergic reaction to it. The fact I spoke to a guy from Brittany who was covered in bites the same night and place, lends confidence to that explanation.
After taking the antihistamine and topical cream, my swelling has receded. I will try to get back on the trail tomorrow, taking a train back to where I left off. Two days rest is good for me anyway.
nice selfie! those bug bites sound awful. are you sure it wasn't bed bugs??!!
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