Attack of the Swimmer's Itch!

Sometimes you can have too much of a good thing:
We went to our newest family favorite fun spot once again! 


We enjoyed the 4-wheeler.

We enjoyed the EMPTY beach.

We enjoyed Sand Castles

We enjoyed the surf.

Then we found out the hard way, that parasites were enjoying US! The picture doesn't show the itching, and scratching and accompanying hives (that happened almost every morning for five days.)

What is Swimmer's Itch you ask?

From the Mayo Clinic website:

Swimmer's itch is an itchy rash caused by certain parasites that normally live in freshwater snails and sometimes on waterfowl.

On warm, sunny days, these parasites can be released into mainly fresh water or occasionally salt water. During your swim, the parasites might burrow into your skin, where they cause the swimmer's itch rash. But humans aren't suitable hosts for them, so the parasites soon die while still in your skin.

Although uncomfortable, swimmer's itch is usually short-lived. The rash of swimmer's itch, also called cercarial dermatitis, typically clears up on its own within a few days. In the meantime, you can control itching with over-the-counter or prescription medications.

GROSS, I Know.
And so ends this season's Sand Hollow fun.