Killer Caterpillars

Spain is known for many things but I am not sure it is known for its killer caterpillars. These little bruts build many nests in any pine tree they can find. These nests, once hatched produce dozens of caterpillars that will follow each other in a long procession. It is amazing to see, but if one was to touch one of these creatures then one may erupt in a gigantic rash. It has also been known for people to die from them.

Therefore, it was up to Miguel and me to cut the nests out of the trees. This is a picture of a nest beginning to hatch. This picture represents death on a stick.

Miguel and I after this then headed out to meet the Pastors in the area. Miguel is the presedent of the Evangelical pastor alliance and generally only the senior pastors attend the meetings. However, since I do not speak a word of this intorroable language, I was allowed to stay in. It was also quite a good day since Jesus showed up to the meeting. This is what Jesus looks like and he is a Baptist minister in Cartegena.

How to kill a Caterpillar

Apparently, the only way to kill these pesky critters is to stick them in a hot furnace. This is really not a good idea since their hairs become airborne and irritate everybody. It was so hot doing this but I was the one who was left laughing when I was the only one who was not covered in a red rash.