18 miles today. Sun is rising later, I now usually leave in the dark. Nice sunrise today.
Bill, what do pilgrims talk about?
Usually people start with the basics… Where are you from? Where did you start? How far are you going?
Interestingly, no one really asks “What do you do?” I like that. It helps create a classless group. We’re all just pilgrims.
People feel free sharing more personal things on the Camino than at home. I’ve discussed topics like alcoholism, mental illness, and family tragedies with people. It feels safer sharing here than at home.
Politics never really comes up. I think people want to get away from it.
In France, people brought up US politics to me a few times. In particular, they couldn’t understand our gun culture. (No politics in comments please, just sharing what came up.)
Bill on the Camino 
The way you said, “I’m walkin’” brought to mind this Fats Domino song. I tried to copy the link to it above—I’m Walkin’ by Fats Domino.
So glads you were able to persevere after your early setback. Keep on walkin’!
Ok, I’ll give you lots of credit on an 18 mile day. That’s a pretty long walk! Keep ’em coming. I’d take your ‘boring’ day of walking over working all the time 🙂
Say it slowly…Retirement. It’s calling your name.
Soon. Very soon. PS – not looking forward to the UM/MSU game as UM will be kicking some Sparty butt this year.
Well, I mean, putting the “tire(d) ” in retirement…
Beautiful sunrise photo at the top of the blog.