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
Turkey, Nevsehir Prov, Cappadocia Pasa Bagi
Argentina, Jujuy Prov, Susques Llama Walking
UK, East Riding Of Yorkshir Prov, Wall Relief
India, Corpse in Ricksha, 1984 - In this photograph, a corpse is being transported to the burning ghats in Varanasi by ricksha. The driver stopped to have a cup of tea and sits at the shop in the background. As I photographed this scene (without a flash), a man approached me on the left, asking for baksheesh (a handout). Even though people provided no service, they often tried to insinuate themselves into a tip by mere virtue of being in the proximity of a curious onlooker such as myself.
Slovenia, Zeleznika Prov, Church And Mountain
Market Day in Rumsiki, 1990
Cameroon, Far North Province (Region), Rumsiki - 35mm film
Africa 1990
People swung and dipped and twirled, then they stopped to drink some of the local brew that is prevalent in the market place, returning to their dancing with renewed fervor.
Slovenia, Prevalje Prov, Bus Stop Mural
Congo Zaire, Pygmy Dance, 1984 - In Mt. Hoyo, the pygmies put on this "Monkey Dance" for Gabrielle and I. It was my first introduction to the pygmies of Africa, of which there are many tribes.
Myanmar, Mandalay Prov, Bagan Temple Statue
Vietnam, Son La Prov, Tribeswoman