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, Prachin Buri Prov, Wreath Seller
Latvia, Riga City Prov, Wall Painting -
Turkey, Bitlis Prov, Sheep Camp
UK, Northern Ireland, Derry Province, Barbershop, 2008, IMG_5546 - I got my hair cut in Derry. This was a real barbershop. No foo-foo stuff. No capuccinos. No ferns. This was just a place to get a good damn haircut.
China, Anhui Province, Blind Man Plays, 2008, IMG_9516 - A blind man plays a wooden flute on the street.
Thailand, Phrae Prov, Landscape
UK, Lambeth (London) Prov, Man With Phone And Keys
Niger, Niamey, Clothes Washer On Niger River, 1988 - I ran out of money in Niamey and could not return home till help arrived! So, I spent many days wandering around the dusty streets. I crossed a bridge one morning and looked down to see this man laying out clothes to dry. It was an interesting concept to lay out clothes rather than hang them on a line. In this very hot place, it worked well.
Slovenia, Gornji Grad Prov, Hillside
Turkey, Bitlis Prov, Sheep Camp Family