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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

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

Iran is a Travel Photographers Dream — Shiraz

Kashan, Iran — Colorful Rose Water

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.

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