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
Nepal, Prayer Rock, 1983 - Prayer rocks like this one are one of the amenities of foot travel in the Buddhist Himalaya, covering Nepal, northern India, Tibet and Bhutan. The devotion of the population to Buddhism has spanned centuries, filling the countryside with spirit and art.
Vietnam, Lao Cai Prov, Gold Dragonfly
Zambia, Victoria Falls B&W, 2000 - Of all the great falls, Angel, Igua?u, Niagara, etc., I found Victoria Falls to be the most visually spectacular.
Thailand, Surin Prov, Pomegranite
Myanmar, Shan Prov, Silver Paluang Girl Bathing
Central African Republic, Pygmy With Sharpened Teeth, 2000 - This photo shows three Pygmy women in Bayanga, CAR. They have just successfully hunted down a dik-dik with nets. The woman on the right is smiling, revealing her sharpened teeth. All were sharp to a point.
This custom enhances a woman's beauty, according to their beliefs.
UK, Sandwell Prov, Steel Bench
Turkey, Gumushane Prov, Yellow Flower
Myanmar, Kayin Prov, Top Hat
Slovenia, Ilirska Bistrica Prov, Church On Hillock