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
Congo Zaire, Baboon On Riverboat, 1984 - I took this photograph on the riverboat on the way to Kinshasa from Kisangani. This animal was a pet of one one of the people on board. I assume this is a baboon, based on research, but I cannot confirm it.
Vietnam, Thai Binh Prov, Orange Vendor
Vietnam, Lai Chau Prov, Hazy Valley
China, Inner Mongolia, Pasta, 1992 - I traveled to Inner Mongolia, north of the capital of Hohhot. There, I met a family and was invited to eat. The wife prepared a special pasta by hand. They said that although there is the one-child rule in China, they were allowed to have more than one, since it was necessary to have help on the farm. I have never definitively verified whether this was true or not.
Slovenia, Vrhnika Prov, Pond
Slovenia, Gornji Petrovci Prov, House Front
Philippines, Palawan Prov, Waterfall
Thailand, Sa Kaeo Prov, Wreath Stands
Turkey, Artvin Prov, Plantation Hills
UK, Blaenau Gwent Prov, Man With Pipe