Julia,
Had an experience similar to the one you had in Spain. When Linda and I were on our honeymoon in St Thomas, we took a boat trip to St. John which is very rual in comparison to St. Thomas. We were waiting to get back on the boat to return to St Thomas when one of the natives came up and asked us if we could spare a few dollars. While I was getting her a few bucks she noticed my DS Tshirt, (I was wearing one of the MPI shirts of Barnabas) her eyes got great big and she began saying, " I know Dark Shadows, Angelique! Angelique! she was very bad".
It was kind of eerie being so close to the West Indies and having one of the nativies standing there with a gleam in her eyes and talking about Angelique.
I very grasiously gave her a few dollars so I wouldnt get hexed!
Its amazing how well known DS is.
Also even though I dont know you, welcome back, (by the way love your attitude!)
I look forward to hearing more from you.
B