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With what is going on in the world how are pilgrims from the USA looked upon? Are we welcome?
I am pleased with these responses. I walked the French a few years ago and loved it. The political climate was different. One person told me when he learned I was American he wouldn't hold it against me and laughed. We became friends.
Marjm, I think your question is very valid. Last spring BEFORE the primaries most non-Americans I spoke with for any length of time eventually DID bring up our political situation - usually after a respectful lead-up, but very few could not be seen angling toward the eventual question: What on earth is going on with your election in the U.S.?? And there were some sideways comments that seemed very pointed to me, but which may have been translation problems with people who spoke limited English. I always try to remember wherever I go in the world that I represent my country to some, and so try to meet everything with as much equanimity as I can manage, but this year my plan is to just not engage on the topic and tell people I'm on Camino to be at peace and away from my own culture for a bit.With what is going on in the world how are pilgrims from the USA looked upon? Are we welcome?