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
Turkey, Bitlis Prov, Tugrulbey Cami-i
Papua New Guinea, Oksapmin Man Rhinoceros Beetle Pinchers, 1983 - This Oksapmin Man wore Rhinoceros beetle pinchers through the two front nose holes. Oksapmin men had five nose holes, two in the front, two on the side and one through the septum.
UK, Birmingham Prov, Building
Slovenia, Kobarid Prov, Mottled Wall
Azerbaijan, Beylaqan Prov, Shepherd In Plastic
PH, Zamboanga Del Sur Province, Flower, 2008, IMG_8865 - One of the inhabitants of Zamboanga Del Sur, on the southwestern corner of Mindanao.
UK, Hampshire Prov, Hog
Water Transportation, 2015
Argentina, Salta Province
My small Zodiac was chock-full of gear. I sat on the front to row.
Atlantic Ocean, Sea Ice, 2007, IMG_2968 - One of the spectacles of the world is to see the sea ice in the north of the world. At some times it is scary, when you think of the world melting. At other times, it is magnificent art, when you let your mind see it without thought.
Thailand, Surat Thani Prov, Balls