dom carlos 505
wake up at noon. i have a massage scheduled at 12 for my aching shoulder…my friend kalaf has so graciously arranged for benico tanaka to work on that for a few hours…afterwards, checkout and travel to oporto.

vila nova de famalicio
hotel here is very old and very 70’s (in a bad way).  finally get a good nites rest (10 hours)– needed this badly. brunch at local restaurant (white fish filet, potatoes, salad, fresh oj)…then on to venue. a big modern theatre…casa das artes.
had a real nice sound check – long. not much bottom end here but we make do — decide to stay at venue and pass up dinner, instead will devour catering and enjoy liesure time. chill in our own dressing rooms.  500 people for the show tonite…a really appreciative audience – good show – afterwards meet and greet, sell and autograph tilomo – soft lunch cd’s and posters–drive back after show to lisbon. (4 hours)  long drive in pouring rain. i was co-pilot (urse+gint in back) with jorge driving. he was very tired and occasionally nodded off. crazy. i was wired from the show, and had the task of keeping him awake…finally arrive at airport. checkin is a nightmare.  excess baggage…so much stress trying to get through security, but finally make the flight.