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
Cambodia, Prey Veaeng Prov, Country Arch
Sikkim, Gangtok Monastery, 1984 - To travel legally to Sikkim in 1984 required a permit from Darjeeling, and to travel to Darjeeling required a permit from Delhi. I obtained both. India had recently taken over Sikkim, formerly an independent country. Propaganda slogans were written on the walls of the road leading to Sikkim, such as one that stated, "Sikkim is the Jewel in the Crown of India."
Slovenia, Dobrova-Polhov Gradec Prov, Landscape
Azerbaijan, Shaki (SAK) Prov, Fish Vendors
Slovenia, Novo Mesto Prov, Farmscape
USA, Three Guys Top Golden Gate Bridge, 1980 - I stand in the middle. The two guys we met up top are on either side of me. Jeff Clymer snapped the photo.
Myanmar, Kachin Prov, Street Scene
Taiwan, Tainan County Prov, Buddha
Turkey, Balikesir Prov, Mosque
Thailand, Nakhon Pathom Province, Pouring Lamp Oil, 2008, IMG_3070 - Practitioners of Thai Buddism pour oil at the temple.