This website illuminates my life and adventures. My longing for freedom has led me to over 2450 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, Singburi Prov, Incense
China, Anhui Province, Blind Man Plays, 2008, IMG_9516 - A blind man plays a wooden flute on the street.
Papua New Guinea, Stream On Way To Lake Kutubu, 1983 - This is a typical New Guinea stream: fresh, clean running water.
Niger, Toureg Man, 1988 - This hairstyle is typical of Touareg men of the Sahel of West Africa.
Azerbaijan, Apples In Car, 2000 - This enterprising man was determined to take full advantage of the space his car had to offer in his effort to transport apples. Our car followed him for some time. When he pulled over, I asked him for a photo. I think he was proud of his achievement.
Antarctica, Ice Bubbles 2, 2001 - This photograph shows a different view from Ice Bubbles 1. Taken at the same frozen pool of water at the base of the Patriot Hills in Chilean Antarctica, this shot depicts the rising of the bubbles as they froze. Rising air mixed with water; the resulting less dense ice preserved the appearance of bubbles. At least this is my conjecture.
UK, Blackpool Prov, Night Windmill
Myanmar, Shan Prov, Man Horse Carriage
UK, Saint Helena, Tristan Da Cunha, Village, 2002 - This is Tristan Da Cunha, the "capital city" of the island of Tristan Da Cunha. It is a small village.
UK, Conwy Prov, Coast