After completing his trip around the world, the author bought some land in the Tucson, Arizona desert and moved into a Tipi. Hence the nickname TiPi Paul. For two years he lived wi...view moreAfter completing his trip around the world, the author bought some land in the Tucson, Arizona desert and moved into a Tipi. Hence the nickname TiPi Paul. For two years he lived without electricity and water. It took thirty one years and eight months to get water. Says the author "I’m a decadent Hippie now. I have a masonry house, electricity, water, a flush toilet and a telephone."
The authors given name is Paul Haid III. Born in Tucson, in 1941, he graduated from Rincon highschool, class of ‘60 and the University of Arizona, class of ‘66. Claims he’s part of the BC generation. "The before computers generation. When I graduated in ‘66 we were still using slide rules. TiPi also served in the US Navy, 6/61-6/63.
"Working my way around the world was an education in itself," says TiPi. "That’s why I encourage young people to travel if they can. Get out of town and see what the rest of the world is like."view less