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, Yasothon Prov, Hand And Eels
Philippines, Aurora Prov, Washer Woman
N Ireland, Balleymena Prov, Stone Building
Latvia, Ventspils City Prov, Restaurant -
Azerbaijan, Ismayilli Prov, Horse Shadow
Papua New Guinea, Huli Sunglasses, 1983 - I don't think it mattered to this man that his sunglasses were missing a lens, just as many Highlanders wore wristwatches that were broken. Their interest was artistic, not practical. The Hulis had fantastic imaginations. I was impressed by the fact that they did not seem to differentiate between items from the forest and items from modern industry. Any item that could enhance their appearance was fair game. For example, this man's wig has both flowers and candy wrappers in it!
UK, Rochdale Prov, Spider
Vietnam, An Giang Prov, Banana Loading
Falkland Islands, Black-browed Albatross Feeding Young, Mouth Open, 2006 - This photograph was taken on New Island, a seldom visited outlying island in the Falkland group. The young bird on the right cannot yet fly and depends on the parent to feed it from the sea.
Turkey, Aydin Prov, Portrait Of A Turk