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
Somalia, Mogadishu Airstrip, Dallo Airliner, 2002 - We were invited by Dallo airlines staff to join them on an armed trip from this airstrip into Mogadishu. They also told us of the high incidence of kidnappings. We declined.
UK, Oldham Prov, Brown Cow
Slovenia, Brda Prov, Village
Slovenia, Mozirje Prov, Bee In Flower
Close-up of Tiger Heron at Jaguar Falls, 2014
Venezuela, Bolivar Province (State)
It took me a half hour to stalk this bird in order to photograph it, as I only had a 24-120 mm lens. I crawled over rocks, stopping frequently, until I was within about 20 meters of it.
N Ireland, Coleraine Prov, Coastal Village
Comoros, Facial, 2000 - It is common in the Comoros for women to give themselves a facial by covering it with this yellow paste. I have not yet been informed what it is.
Slovenia, Mislinja Prov, Farm
Slovenia, Podvelka Prov, SHED
Vietnam, Thai Nguyen Prov, Bicycles