Day 9 Vigo

Last night's concert at Bibendum was awesome! It was open to the public and we had a good crowd. Dan and I have developed a relationship...several times during the show he referenced my "7-iron" (it's actually a 4-iron), kind of needling me. I just give it right back to him.


I sat upstairs for the first part of the show near Robyn and Laura. Laura's rather pretty and when she said she was going down to dance I followed. I spent a good bit of time dancing, joining in the fun. This is NOT me! But I had a blast. When Dan did his signature song, I was the one shouting "El Camino!" Afterwards Dan said "I wondered who would steps up and chime in. Our normal person isn't here. I'm glad you stepped up. Looks like the job's yours, brother!"

Can't tell you what that means to me. To be "anointed" like that, to be appreciated and included. For someone who's not a "joiner" it's huge. I've felt a lot of love from this group in the past week, something I haven't really felt in our divided country lately. Even in my own family and among friends I sometimes feel like an outsider. Dan mentions how the Camino is built on love. I only hope I can carry that love back home.

Even so, I hear snippets of political discussion. Despite the love, I still (again?) feel like an outsider. One amongst many. Can we agree to disagree? I wonder any more. It's very frustrating...and depressing. What is freedom of speech, from either side? We both want to suppress the other side. I'm just being very, very honest and open with my feelings.  And that gets me in trouble. So be it. Maybe it's my "cross" to bear is to live a solo life. Politics is NOT why I'm here.

Dan had a beachfront concert at lunch. Really nice setting and he played two Seekers songs including Morningtown Ride. Post-concert I walked with Brian from FL. We had some interesting discussions (yes, political!) but it was friendly. We found that we have similar personalities and could more or less agree to disagree. That's what this is about.

Today's stats: 17.57 miles, 41,834 steps, 6:12. Don't tell me I'm not in good shape or that I can't.

 









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  1. Donna RosenheckSeptember 20, 2025 at 12:12 PM

    Sounds fantastic!! Your photos are so neat. Yes, it is wonderful to be appreciated. I think working with young children as a teacher for many years, made me realize how much being noticed in a positive way changes people, changes situations. Put politics away - especially on a journey like walking the Camino. Currently when politics and social issues intrude, reason and kindness are gone.

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