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
India, Rajasthani Farmer With Pipe, 1984 - Judith Pollack and I came upon this farmer's village as night was falling. We were given a "de-la" to sleep in, a primitive bed on stilts with a little roof over it. In the middle of the night, we were startled by voices. Fearing attack I looked up. It was the village men planting by moonlight. Here, the farmer smokes a Rajasthani pipe. It was cleverly crafted with a chamber for tobacco, one for water and one for a burning ember.
Myanmar, Bago Prov, Washing Dishes
Lava Pours into the Sea, 1993
USA, Hawaii Province (State) - Photo by man from Millbrae, California. Name Unknown.
Turkey, Artvin Prov, Dam
Argentina, Jujuy Prov, Hats
Taiwan, Ilan County Prov, Bay
Myanmar, Unknown Prov, Water Scene
Vietnam, Khanh Hoa Prov, Fishing Baskets And Boats
Vietnam, Quong Tri Prov, Cannon
Turkey, Giresun Prov, Turkish Dinner