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 I am a world explorer, blessed with traveling to 87 countries. I have visited Iran twice and can say without hesitation that the Iranian people are some of the warmest, friendliest, most hospitable on the entire planet. Travel to Iran and discover a magical land filled with color, UNESCO sites, architectural wonders, remarkable Shiraz and Esfahan, desert beauty and food.. glorious Persian food.

Horsecart in Naghshe Jahan Square, Esfahan, Iran
Esfahan, Iran
Joe Staiano sitting with friendly Iranian women
Kashan Women and Joe
4 Iranian men carring happy tourist, Joe Staiano, in Iran
Making Friends in Iran
Jameh Mosque of Yadz, Iran
Jame Mosque, Yazd, Iran (c) Joe Staiano
Shahzadeh Gardens is a UNESCO Heritage Site. 9 Persian Gardens are recognized by UNESCO including Shahzadeh, Eram, Fin and six others.
Shahzadeh Gardens, Kerman, Iran
Handsome Iranian man with blue eyes
Handsome Iranian Man
Beautiful woman in Iran
Beautiful Woman - Naghshe Jahan Square, Esfahan, Iran (c) Joe Staiano
Smiing Iranian girl
Iranian Smiles, Yadz
Persepolis, UNESCO Site, Iran
Persepolis, Iran (c) Joe Staiano
Persian food
Persian Food is out of this world (c) Joe Staiano I6823
Naghshe Jahan Square, Esfahan, Iran
Mosque Dome
Architectural Detail, Iran
Architectural Detail, Iran
Rayen Mud Citadel, Iran
Rayen Mud Citadel (c) Joe Staiano
Shopping for Persian carpets in Iran
Persian Carpets, Iran
two people jumping in Zeinodin Iran
Jump for Joy in Zeinodin
Ali Ibn Hamzeh Holy Shrine, Shiraz, Iran
Ali Ibn Hamzeh Holy Shrine, Shiraz, Iran
Iran is a Travel Photographers Dream
Shiraz
Kashan, Iran
Colorful Rose Water
Colors of Iran
Colors of Iran
man, Joe Staiano, flying with umbrella in Shadad Desert, Iran
Hold On! - Shahdad Desert
Zurkhaneh strongman in colorful pants
Zurkhaneh Strongman
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Mural off Nickerson. The other day after a gloriou Mural off Nickerson. The other day after a glorious hike at discovery Park my friends Sofia @sofiaviking , Bruce and I grabbed a sandwich and headed up the hill to find a park when we came across this awesome mural. I always love discovering street art and urban murals everywhere I go.  This one was particularly awesome as its message is all about climate justice.
#streetart
#climate #climateaction #climatejustice 
#seattlestreetart
Greenlake, Seattle #greenlake Greenlake, Seattle
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#Trump couldn’t make the #inauguration today, bu #Trump couldn’t make the #inauguration today, but he did pen a heartfelt note to incoming president #biden
Way to go #bronx NY! Thank you Bronx gals J-Lo a Way to go #bronx NY! 

Thank you Bronx gals J-Lo and Sonia Sotomayer for being part of today’s joyous day!  And a shout out to my HS Cardinal Spellman (where Justice Sotomayer also attended) 💙💙
Cheers to #joebiden #kamalaharris and for a kind 2 Cheers to #joebiden #kamalaharris and for a kind 2021
A Stupendous PNW Pacific Northwest Day yesterday. A Stupendous PNW Pacific Northwest Day yesterday. Me, @roniq @rajiveh and Randy went to Discovery Park. #discoverypark is an outstanding #urbanpark just a few miles from downtown #Seattle.  It’s massive.. 500 acres and 12-miles of trails. On our hike covered meadows, forest and beach.  We saw Mt Rainier, Mt Baker, The Olympics. We spent many minutes watching a group of 4 transient orca (Biggs Orca) moving slowly down the Sound.. (check out Roniqs photo). We heard eagles calling.. at the beach we saw seal and a giant California sea lion. All day, the clouds were some of the coolest I’ve seen. And we returned to the park just above our house just in time to catch a fairly decent sunset (no filter at all used on my camera phone). So folks... that is a PNW day.  And, easily, in my opinion, one of the best urban parks in all the USA. 

Do you have a favorite urban park?  Share.

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