Chapter 10
We did come across a creek in a few minutes of walking, the welcome sound of it growing louder the closer we came. “There it is, ladies and gentlemen,” I announced.
Brisa said, “Good, ’cause I’m thirsty!” She began to climb the tangle of roots and underbrush to get to the water.
Chris called out, “But you might not want to drink that, B.”
She kept going and tossed over her shoulder, “Why not?”
“Giardia,” I supplied.
She slowed her steps. “What the heck is that?”
“Ah!” Kavi put up a hand. “This I can tell you. It is a microscopic parasite that invades the intestines and causes sickness and even death.”
Now Brisa stopped. “Wait. What?” She looked back at the running creek. “But it’s so fresh and clean. Pure mountain water and all that.” Still, she hesitated.
“Those beauti
