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
Bangladesh, Sylhet Prov, Women Carry Firewood
France, Chartes Stained Glass, 1990 - My Uncle Don told me Chartes Cathedral had the most beautiful stained glass in the world. So, I ventured west to got there the next time I was in Paris. I have no way to judge whether it is the best stained glass in the world, but it is truly remarkable.
Cambodia, Svaay Rieng Prov, Temple Elephants
Turkey, Kastamonu Prov, Landscape
Thailand, Krabi Prov, Coastal Scene
Turkey, Nevsehir Prov, Cappadocia
Turkey, Ardahan Prov, Colt
Chile, Antofagasta Prov, Flamingos
PH, Abra Province, Jeepney Navigates Fallen Boulder, 2008, IMG_2080 - I hired this Jeepney to take me over the mountains between Vigan and Tabuk in the far northwest of Luzon, the northernmost of the Philippines big islands. Here the Jeepney driver navigates a treacherous rockfall.
Taiwan, Penghu Prov, Island Wind Mill, 2009