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
India, Rajasthan, Cows Working Water Well, 1984 - This photograph shows how the Rajasthani farmers used animals to pump water from their wells. Some farmers used cows, some camels and, at one well, a cow and a camel shared duties. The farmer would ride them down a slope (such as seen here) with a yoke around the animal's neck, then hop off at the bottom and lead the animal back up to the top.
Turkey, Cappadocia, Gnome Wall, 1984 - This is a different view of the houses carved into the walls of Cappadocia. Its combination of geography, history and its odd appearance makes Cappadocia a stunning place to visit.
Myanmar, Tanintharyi Prov, Portrait Of A Woman
UK, Gwynedd Prov, Castle
Vietnam, Tay Ninh Prov, Night Noodle Vendor
Thailand, Lamphun Province, Caged Rooster, 2008, IMG_4008 - I assumed these were fighting roosters. There were many. In the early morning, the man put the cages out. Presumably for sale.
UK, Torbay Prov, Coast Scene
Vietnam, Hung Yen Prov, Bottle Transport
Slovenia, Bloke Prov, Village
Myanmar, Ayeyarwady Prov, Family Window