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The Credentials

Formal Education
BA , History, East Carolina University - 2000: Minor in Classical Studies (Greco-Roman)
Concentrations in Medieval + Military Histories
MA , Theological Studies, Asbury Theological Seminary - 2009: Concentrations in Church History,
Wesleyan Praxis, Ante-Nicene & Nicene Church Fathers (Roman Catholicism + Eastern Orthodoxy)

PLANNING SPECIALTIES
Accessible Travel (Amputees, Neurodivergent, etc.)
Cruising (Domestic & International)
Geocaching Challenge Geotours + Assorted Journey
Bucket Lists + Road Trips

Travel Certificates
Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines - Masters of Adventure
Silversea - Ultra-Luxury Specialist, Expeditions Specialist, Classic Ocean Specialist
Celebrity Cruises - COMING February 2025!
Cunard Cruise - Commodore
Holland America - Platinum Certificate
Princess Cruises - Commodore"
Seabourn - Academy Graduate
Viking - Viking Expert, Viking Expeditions Expert, Viking Oceans Expert, Viking Rivers Expert
Virgin Voyages - Seacademy Gold Certificate
GLOBUS - Avalon Specialist, Cosmos Specialist, GLOBUS Specialist
Certified Travel Agent - Affiliate of Cornerstone Travel Collective
Member - Travel Leaders Network

Geocaching Specific (Eagle1977)
North America (27 countries with 12 oldest finds)
Europe (12 countries with 5 oldest finds)
Asia (1 country)
US: Cache Across America - 26th finalist; all 50 states (25 state oldest finds), 1336 of 3114 counties, Project APE (watch out Brazil)
Canada: Great White North Geotour - 15th finalist and ONLY non-Canadian with the last five solo in a wheelchair, all 10 provinces (6 provincial oldest finds), & 1 territory (poor Northwest Territory and Nunavut are still waiting)
Platinum Earthcacher & White Pin Challenge Recipient (8th finalist)
Best Day - 301 (thank you Oklahoma Land Run!)
Most Countries in a Day - 3
Most States in a Day - 15

Most Counties in a Day - 24
Longest Continuous Solo Geocaching Roadtrip - Seattle to Banff to Winnipeg to Grand Falls to Southern Illinois with no sleep, two dubious border crossings, no sleep, but amazing memories well worth the effort!