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
Ireland, Galway Prov, Country Home
Iraq, Ziggurat, 2002 - This is the ziggurat of Agargouf, an ancient site near Baghdad. A ziggurat is a temple tower of ancient Mesopotamia.
Estonia, Jarvamaa Prov, Fence -
Madagascar, Mouse Lemur, 2003 - In Ranomafano, a guided night hike gave a portrait of nocturnal life. This mouse lemur was lured by the banana, bait set by the guide. This tiny lemur was barely as big as his quarry.
Bent-Up Old Wigman, 1983
Papua New Guinea, Southern Highlands Province, Koroba - 35mm Kodachrome film
Norway, Spitsbergen, Tern Fishing, 2007 - With my Canon f4 500mm lens, I caught this tern ready for a fishing dive. They are marvelous creatures! But beware if you approach their nests when there are young, for they dive on you! This photograph was taken near the camping ground at the airport in Longyearbyen. (IMG_2716CU1)
Seram, Kanikeh Man And Mount Binaya, 2006 - If you went to Kanikeh, the people there wear normal clothing. This man put on a chawat to show me the original dress. I did not understand whether the headdress was of his own making or whether it was part of a community custom.
Slovenia, Brezice Prov, Town Tower
Slovenia, Kobarid Prov, Mottled Wall
Slovenia, Trbovlje Prov, Girl With Birthmark On Face