camino de santiago - Toby Israel

Pilgrimage Museum, Santiago de Compostela, Galicia, Spain I placed the noise canceling headphones over my ears, and an ancient melody flowed straight to my soul. […]

Adventure, Europe, Nature, Nomadism

The Camino de Santiago in 100 words and 27 Untouched Pictures

July 17, 2016May 22, 2020

Toby 2 mins read

When I set out for the San Sebastian (my starting point for the Camino del Norte) at the start of June, I decided not to […]

Europe, Nomadism

The Modern-Day Renunciate

July 11, 2016May 22, 2020

Toby 4 mins read

Sobrado de Monxes Cathedral, Galicia, Spain. He asked if there was water nearby. The two dogs, attached to his belt by lengths of thick rope, […]

Adventure, Europe

Welcome to the World: First Post-Camino Reflections and Impressions.

July 5, 2016May 22, 2020

Toby 4 mins read

Sunrise over Bolibar, Basque Country, after an accidental four a.m. start time. High heels tap-tapping on the pavement. SALE signs in every storefront. The familiar […]

Adventure, Europe, Nature

Off to the Camino… Travel Update and See You Later!

June 4, 2016May 22, 2020

Toby 2 mins read

On Sunday, June fifth (yes, that’s tomorrow), I will close my laptop. I will put it on a shelf, and I will not see it […]