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, Angkor Wat Monks, 1996 - Angkor Wat is one of the greatest temples of the ancient world. The reliefs are magnificent, largely dominated by the superlative Asparases, a female figure with almost superhuman voluptuousness. Don't miss it.
Lithuania, Marijampoles Prov, Cow -
Slovenia, Lenart Province, Blow Brush, 2006, IMG_4795 - A young girl, whose blood is one quarter Slovenian, is fascinated by the blow brush.
Papua New Guinea, Wava, 1983 - This is the village of Wava just northwest of Tekap. I woke up in the morning and everything was veiled in mist.
Ascension, Green Mountain From Cinder Cone After Sunset, 2006 - I arrived on the top of the cinder cone just as darkness fell. This is a 30 second exposure. I had to descend in near-total darkness. In the distance is Green Mountain, the highest mountain on Ascension. The lights of the town below shine in the twilight.
Thailand, Samut Prakan Prov, Bridge
Three Women Pounding Millet, 1987
Ivory Coast - 6x6cm film
“Good work is not about money, it is about respect and love.”
Philippines-Pampanga - Awning, 2007 - If you look at the world through the eyes that you have been taught to judge things by, this old ragged awning might seem a shame. But if you look at the world through eyes that see the world without judgement, like a child, this old ragged awning becomes something of beauty. Ruth Bernhard said to me to wake up every morning and see the world as if you are seeing it for the first time.
Latvia, Bauskas Prov, Birds -
Bouvet, Zodiac 4 Running For Cover, 2006 - With no alternative at that precise second, the guide, Jan Belger, runs for cover.