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
Egypt, Sphinx and Pyramid, 1984 - Perhaps the greatest symbol of the ancient world is the Sphinx at Giza, outside of Cairo. The legend that Napoleon's troops blew the nose off the Sphinx is questionable. I took this photograph in early morning after descending from my sleeping place atop Cheops.
India, Calcutta, Food Line, 1984 - My first major trip around the world introduced me to the reality of poverty. Here in Calcutta a man looks unwelcoming up at my camera.
Latvia, Riga City Prov, Amber Bracelet -
Laos, Phongsali Prov, Sisters
Vietnam, LaoCai Prov, Sapa Woman
N Ireland, Balleymena Prov, Home Landscape
Myanmar, Tanintharyi Prov, Burmese Beauty In Traditional Clothing
Thailand, Saraburi Prov, Light Painting
Cambodia, Krong Kaeb Prov, Bringing Home Bamboo
Indonesia, Jambi Prov, Ant Eating