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
Thailand, Yala Prov, Kitchen
Muslim Girl in Subdued Light, 2000 Saudi Arabia - 8x10 film
Bangladesh, Sherpur Prov, Street Justice - These men, followed by a throng of people, took this older man by force. It was not the first time I have seen this sort of emotional reaction in Bangladesh. On my first visit there in 1983, I barely escaped the wrath of a crowd.
England, Hampshire Prov, filename
Bangladesh, Gazipur Prov, Boat
Slovenia, Mezica Prov, Blowbrush
Congo Zaire, Baboon On Riverboat, 1984 - I took this photograph on the riverboat on the way to Kinshasa from Kisangani. This animal was a pet of one one of the people on board. I assume this is a baboon, based on research, but I cannot confirm it.
South Sandwich Is, Chinstrap Penguin Leaping Out Of Water, 2006 - The chinstrap penguins propelled themselves out of the water, leaping like dolphins.
Turkey, Kocaeli Prov, Landscape
Vietnam, Vinh Long Prov, Floating Market