Comments on: Encountering the Artist: A Random Experience in Spain

By: Cirque de Nomades - The Professional Hobo: Encountering the Artist

Cirque de Nomades - The Professional Hobo: Encountering the Artist — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 23:01:56 +0000

[...] Encountering the Artist by The Professional Hobo, is a short story of artistic discovery through travel, having the courage to step forward through an unfamiliar door, by chance revealing the creative world of Spanish painter, Toro Bravo. [...]

By: Vagabonding Case Study: Nora Dunn | Travel Guide And Holiday

Vagabonding Case Study: Nora Dunn | Travel Guide And Holiday — Wed, 17 Aug 2011 10:15:58 +0000

[...] people and step outside your comfort zone; I never would have met Sheralee in Australia, or Toro Bravo in Spain if I had kept [...]

By: theprofessionalhobo

theprofessionalhobo — Thu, 17 Mar 2011 00:07:48 +0000

@Erin – Wow: It’s awesome that you also met Toro Bravo! What a small world it is. I too loved Alcala, and would have enjoyed spending more time there. It was so charming! And with characters like Toro to “discover”, it’s priceless!

By: Erin

Erin — Tue, 15 Mar 2011 22:42:28 +0000

It is thrilling to read this article. I lived in Alcala for a year while in school and had the pleasure of meeting Toro Bravo while I was there. I stumbled into his gallery sort of like you did and went back many, many times after that. I also brought friends and relatives who visited me in Spain. I purchased one painting, my mom bought two and I also picked up a few for friends. Throughout my times browsing through his work he would often chat about matters of spirit and ETs. Very very amazing to listen to. He also wrote a book that he gave me-also in Spanish. If anyone ever randomly is in Alcala they really need to look him up. He made a definite impression on my time living in that great little town.

By: Top 3 Pieces of Traveling Advice by Travelers Around the World | Vagabond Quest

Mon, 26 Jul 2010 13:02:50 +0000

[...] worth doing. I felt an uncharacteristic bout of travel-induced shyness in Australia, and again in Spain, but they both ended up being incredibly rewarding experiences once I pushed beyond that comfort [...]

By: theprofessionalhobo

theprofessionalhobo — Wed, 14 Jul 2010 06:31:06 +0000

@Kay – Thanks! You were one of the many awesome Anglos I met at Vaughan Town! (I hope you’re feeling better, by the way). And thanks for the offer…don’t forget I’m a Professional Hobo, so I’ll probably take you up on it!

By: Kay Anderson

Kay Anderson — Tue, 13 Jul 2010 21:01:21 +0000

I loved your writings on Vaughantown & the Spanish Artist!. Now that I’m home on Mexico I need to get organized & put together my pictures & thoughts, thanks for motivating Me!

Kay Anderson

Please consider a Baja Break once you are back on this side of the Globe!

By: theprofessionalhobo

theprofessionalhobo — Sat, 10 Jul 2010 10:22:45 +0000

@Cindy – Thanks! I was truly in my bliss…both in living – and retelling – the experience!

@Andi – I would have loved to know more about what he said as well! I think though, if I spoke the language, I may have found his message a little over-the-top. Maybe in some ways it’s better that I only got a general grasp of it!

By: Andi

Andi — Sat, 10 Jul 2010 01:44:49 +0000

I didn’t want this story to end! This guy just oozes coolness. I would have loved to have heard what he had to say. That picture of him is awesome!!!

By: Cindy

Cindy — Fri, 09 Jul 2010 16:19:10 +0000

Nora,
I love your story, you really capture the essence of the experiences many of us travelers are searching for, and the feelings of shyness towards inserting yourself in someone else’s life and culture. But so often these are by far the most memorable moments of traveling. Well written!