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
Papua New Guinea, Huli Wigman 2 Koroba, 1983 - On the far right of his wig, there are red and yellow candy wrappers. The wigmen seemed to accept any items that were to them beautiful, without regard to new or old, synthetic or natural. They were both artists and living art. They were creative. They might have been trying to emulate the bird of paradise. The male bird of paradise is the one with spectacular plumage. This is used to attract the female. I dismissed my previous conception that interest in adorning the body was primarily a female trait. Many of my perceptions were dramatically altered as a result of being in contact with these exceptional people.
Bangladesh, Habiganj Prov, Country House
Slovenia, Moravce Prov, Old House
Riding on the Top of a Truck Hauling Dates to Niger, 1988 Algeria, Sahara Desert South of Ghardaia
Thailand, Rayong Prov, Temple
Transylvanian Countryside, 1997 Romania, Transylvania - 35mm film Walk Across Transylvania 1997
Thailand, Udon Thani Prov, Flying Pigeon
Dasenech Girl with Water Jug, 2014 Ethiopia, Oromiya Province Worldwide Photo Project - Ethiopia
Slovenia, Vrhnika Prov, Village Stream Closeup
Latvia, Riga City Prov, Wall Painting -