Stopping for a second coffee, at 11.11 on 11.11. (16) is noted ... and after the previous large cafe con leche for €2 the cafe solo with a dash of aguadente plus a biscuit and tortilla for €1 comes as a surprise ... winding back, this morning's early dream time has a lightly held tale of the journey from Paradise, the evolution of consciousness, the exploration of separation, the consequent descent into the madness of violence, war ... increasingly surreal scenarios in politics, ethics, religion, economics ...and parallel possibilities of progress, peace ... the return to Love ... discovering that we already are what we were seeking at the deepest level ... and all is well ... todo bien ...
Antonio comes out from the bar to practice his English ... Molly and Dylan pass by, then Phil ... travelling together since St Jean ... later Dylan, at 20 experiencing existential angst from a traditional Sunday Christian upbringing, discovering Buddhism and a way out of suffering, developed on the Camino over 30+ days walking ...
At San Martin an old monastery, given to a group of pilgrims many years ago developing a community without religious form ... restoring the ancient buildings ... planting crops in spirals, crafts, music ... tea, coffee, food, accommodation all offered donativo ... Ricardo gives the guided tour ... most of the elements are present, the wavelength works ... the frequency not quite aligned ... reflecting along the way whether the old energy of Christian form, the meat eating, smoking are blocking ... and no need to understand ... just resonate, recognise it ... down the road a wandering monastery resident hears the reservations, a flash of reaction, then a considered response ... to each their own ...
After wandering wooded tracks, up and down, all at once ... the sea!
And so to Muxia in perfect time for a menu del dia ... a tureen of soup with squid and veg, a large plate of today's catch from this fishing town, red wine ... then Gary, last seen at Portomarin ... a catch up, some philosophy. .. a recommendation for an albergue ... which already looks like home for a day or so ... hospitalero owner Jose, full of heart ... laundry washing and drying ... 5 Koreans, one doing the Camino on a unicycle ... of course ... and Fred, motorcycling German who arrived a few weeks ago and hasn't left ... time to treat the legs and feet ... enjoy the very special energy of this beautiful seaside town in winter ...
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