Introductions I Presume

My name is Austin Prescott Barrow. I was born in America, but I grew up in Eastern Europe. I am a believer in Christ. I was employed by the U.S Department of Defense during some of my life; at heart I am an adventurer, explorer, writer, historian, and treasure hunter. In my short years I have traveled and lived in many nations across the world, from America to the Middle East, my language skills are limited, but I have never found it too difficult to make new friends, whether in their language or in my. I have been an active photographer for more than fifteen years now, during which I was forced into a two year break when I accidentally drop my camera into a Wadi's river while on a two day rough march. (Not my best hat trick) 

Durning travels I have experienced many strange things and have come face to face with curious perils, many of which have demanded my life. Among other dangerous encounters I have escaped two separated kidnappings while traveling the Middle East. I am no stranger to harm, of all kinds. This blog will allow my to share my photography while sharing my peculiar story. As Marco Polo said, "I did not write half of what I saw, for I knew I would not be believed." I will follow in his humble example, but rest assured I will tell this story. 

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