Born in 1985, R. A. Friedl grew up in southeastern Indiana as the third oldest of nine kids. From tours through Europe to the depths of the Amazon Jungle and coastal towns of Haiti, he has travelled the world with curiosity and a thirst for adventure. Currently, R. A. Friedl lives on the road as a traveling tower technician, and hopes to one day settle down with his airplane, a good fire department, and a backyard full of adventure.