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
Slovenia, Dravograd Prov, Purple Flower
Turkey, Ankara Prov, Landscape
Iraq, Barf Detergent, 2000 - One of the examples of the sort of cross cultural marketing anomalies they talked about in business school. This Russian made detergent in sale in Iraq was apparently acceptable to the Iraqis. But to sell a laundry detergent called Barf in an English-speaking country probably would not go over too well. Barf, at least in American slang, means vomit.
Iraq, Portrait Of A Girl, 2000 - The young women in Iraq were often comely, exhibiting an uncomplicated loveliness.
Iraq, Ancient Costumes, 2000 - These costumes on display prodded my mind to envision what it was like in the bygone days of Iraq.
Slovenia, Novo Mesto Prov, Riverside Houses
Slovenia, Dobrova-Polhov Gradec Prov, Basket On Wall
Thailand, Prachin Buri Prov, Kilns
Iran, Mosque, 1984 - I was amazed by the tile work and architecture in Esfahan, Iran.
Thailand, Pathum Thani Prov, Empty Billboard