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
Thailand, Surat Thani Prov, Reading The Alien Mind
Thailand, Yasothon Prov, East Meets West
Turkey, Mardin Prov, Morning Bread
Slovenia, Mozirje Prov, Butterfly
Slovenia, Piran Prov, Coastal City
Vietnam, Son La Prov, Tribeswoman
Azerbaijan, Sabirabad Prov, Alex Cayahana
Turkey, Hakkari Province, Kurd
Thailand, Prachin Buri Prov, Hillscape
Norway, Spitsbergen, Longyearbyen, 2000 - This is the settlement of Longyearbyen on the island of Spitsbergen (Svalbard) off the far north coast of Norway. Spitsbergen is home to an immense amount of wildlife. I took this picture from the plateau above the village. I followed the local advice, which was to carry a gun, in the event of polar bears. A woman had been killed there by one some years earlier.