This website illuminates my life and adventures. My longing for freedom has led me to over 2600 of the world’s 3978 provinces, to every country on earth and to the summit of the highest peak on each continent (thank heaven for good weather!). In my travels, I learned to respect the intelligence and ingenuity of people of all races and callings both past and present. Come see the world as I see it: as a peaceful place, full of nature and beauty. With the right spirit and intent, we can make our world a virtual Garden of Eden.
DISTINCTIONS: BBC 2017 Travel Pioneer • Journal Articles • Explorer’s Club Flag Expeditions
World Parks Project • Walk Across South America • Jeff Shea Travel Map
Chephren at Night, 1984
Egypt, Giza Province (Governorate) - 35mm film Around the World 1982-1984 - Egypt
The Sound and Light Show illuminates the Pyramid of Chephren as seen from the top of the Pyramid of Cheops.
Azerbaijan, Ismayilli Prov, Horseman
Dasenech Girl with Water Jug, 2014 Ethiopia, Oromiya Province Worldwide Photo Project - Ethiopia
UK, Carmarthenshire Prov, Street Party
Bayanga Pygmy Girl with Sharpened Teeth, 2000
Central African Republic, Sangha-Mbaéré Province (Préfecture), Bayanga - 8x10 film Africa 1999-2000 Worldwide Photo Project - Central African Republic
The pygmy women sometimes sharpened their teeth, presumably to enhance their beauty.
N Ireland, Coleraine Prov, Shoreline Castle Remains
UK, Birmingham Prov, Building
Tibet View From Xegar, Tibet, 1995 - This view was taken from on top of the mountain above Xegar (pronounced Si-gar). The ruins of the original monastery follow the ridge to the top. Xegar is a spectacular sight, as is the view from the top above the town. This town is on the road between Lhasa and Mount Everest's Rongbuk Base Camp.
China, near Shanghai, Old Chinese Woman, 1996 - On my way back to Shanghai from a short trip southwest, we went through an area with clusters of houses surrounded by fields. The houses had this whitewashed appearance and were somewhat picturesque. I stopped to take a photo. This old woman appeared at the doorway. She wears pants with patches at the knees.
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UK, Blackburn With Darwen Prov, Horse