Not sure whether the peeing and lightening threads are going to join, i can see the potential to get very nasty. On a different note, we are starting to fantasize about taking our nautiraid to africa, Senegal in early 2005. Looking through the guidebooks a common danger in africa for swimmers is schistosomiasis, a kind of worm. riverwater contacting skin creates the danger, so tha advice seems relevant for paddlers too (tho' the natives tend to use pirogues a lot) The general advice is don't swim in freshwater. We're thinking about one of the big rivers, the saloum or the casamance, and both of which are freshwater (obviously) away from the coastal estuaries Does anyone know of any resources on this- how to assess the level of the danger? If it is a serious constant risk, it would seem to rule out all kayaking in Africa.... which is perhaps why I never see africa referred to on this list. Any tips or pointers gratefully received Cheers paul --------------------------------------------------- This mail sent through http://www.easynetdial.co.uk *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - Any opinions or suggestions expressed here are solely those of the writer(s). You must assume the entire responsibility for reliance upon them. All postings copyright the author. Submissions: PaddleWise_at_PaddleWise.net Subscriptions: PaddleWise-request_at_PaddleWise.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************Received on Fri Oct 31 2003 - 08:06:17 PST
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