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
Indonesia, Jambi Prov, Mushrooms
Cambodia, Kaoh Kong Prov, Landscape
Thailand, Surat Thani Prov, Dragonfly
Myanmar, Kayin Prov, Riverboat
Lithuania, Siauliu Prov, Hay Rolls -
Slovenia, Ravne Na Koroskem Prov, Old Friends
Umbuni’s family. The adults, from left to right: his sister, his wife, his grandmother and Umbuni, 1982 Solomon Islands, Malaita Province, Kwaio - 35mm film
Cambodia, Kracheh Prov, Girl Walking_Prov,_Dapper_Chap_With_Suspenders,_2009,_IMG_3157-700x1050.jpg)
UK, Hillingdon (London) Prov, Dapper Chap With Suspenders
Pacific Ocean, Mahi Mahi Sashimi, 1982 - We caught Mahi Mahi off of the stern using a three-pronged hook camouflaged by white rags. A quarter inch line was tied to the stanchion, and the line was looped with surveyor's tape. When the fish struck, the tape would snap, making a sound that notified us of a catch. Our cook, Kelly, had a child by a Japanese man. She had lived in Japan for ten years. She said that a great delicacy was to eat sashimi from the fish while it was still alive. So we tried it.