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
Slovenia, Kozje Prov, Bug
Turkey, Ardahan Prov, Under Earth Houses
Congo Zaire, Mobutu, 1984 - Mobutu was the president of Zaire for many, many years, during which time he managed to line his pockets with billions. His trademark was the leopard skin hat. Nearly every establishment in Zaire in 1984 had his photo, captioned with his full name, "Mobutu Sese Seko Ngbendu Wa Za Banga." This meant, "Rooster Who Leaves No Hen Untouched."
Congo Zaire, Monkey on Riverboat, 1984 - This beautiful monkey was lucky. Rather than being used for food, it was probably someone's pet.
Latvia, Ludzas Prov, Virgin Mary -
UK, Redbridge (London) Prov, Haircut Sir
Cambodia, Kampong Chaam Prov, Cow Drawn Logging Carts
Turkey, Rize Prov, Woman
Slovenia, Gornji Grad Prov, Farmland
Latvia, Rezekne Prov, Dapper Old Man -