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
China, Anhui Province, Charm Sales, 2008, IMG_9520 - A man was selling these animal parts as charms. The bear claw was one of them. _Prov,_Fish_Vendor,_2009,_IMG_8579-700x467.jpg)
Azerbaijan, Shaki (SAK) Prov, Fish Vendor
Turkey, Kocaeli Prov, Containers
Tanzania, Poached Elephant Carcass, 1984 - This is a sad reminder of the ivory trade's devastation on the elephant population in Africa. The poachers cut out the tusks and left this carcass to rot.
Thailand, Phatthalung Prov, Farm Woman In Rain
Central African Republic, Bayanga, Pygmy Portrait, 2000 -This young Pygmy woman's eyebrows have been scarified and tatooed. She has a striking visage.
UK, Merthyl Tydfil Prov, Leaf
Bangladesh, Kishorenganj Prov, Street Fruit Vendors
Slovenia, Turnisce Prov, Bird With Feathered Feet
Turkey, Kutahya Province, Gypsy Woman With Donkey