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
Vietnam, Nghe An Prov, Restaurant -
Nepal, Prayer Rock, 1983 - Prayer rocks like this one are one of the amenities of foot travel in the Buddhist Himalaya, covering Nepal, northern India, Tibet and Bhutan. The devotion of the population to Buddhism has spanned centuries, filling the countryside with spirit and art.
Tanzania, Mjini Magharibi Prov, Beached Dhow
Vietnam, Quong Tri Prov, Cannon
Cambodia, Krong Preah Sihanouk Prov, Village Woman
Slovenia, Vrhnika Prov, Old Farm Device
Madagascar, Civet, 2003 - On January 24, 2003, I wrote, "We walked to the place where they hold the nocturnal lemur guided tour. A civit about two feet long came of the bush cover. She posed for me as if she was a model. Perfect."
USA, Richmond Bridge, 2003 - I took this photograph from the balcony of my home in Richmond, looking towards San Rafael.
Estonia, Harjumaa Prov, Tallinn, Old City Wall -
Australia, New South Wales Prov, Kosciusko View