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
Vietnam, Ha Nam Prov, Night Shop
South Sandwich Is, Penguin Jumping Up On Iceberg, 2006 - This ambitious penguin was attempting to leap four times the height of its body onto the iceberg. Meanwhile, in the upper right, one penguin was walking away, while the other looked back to see what was going on. Eventually, the penguin shown in mid-air succeeded.
Turkey, Kocaeli Prov, City Scape
Latvia, Preilu Prov, Conversation -
Cuba, Street Scene, 1997 - One thing that could be said for Havana: there was a certain verve in the city. It looked like someone had built a grand city and then walked away from it for forty years. But it was fun. There were people playing cards and chess, rolling cigars. I asked a young woman for directions. She took me home to meet her family.
Thailand, Narathiwat Prov, Net Thrower
Egypt, Luxor Obelisk, 1984 - Obelisks originated in ancient Egypt, often used at the entrance to tombs and embellished with hieroglyphs. This fantastic example is in Luxor.
Gough Island, 2006 South Atlantic, Gough Island
Slovenia, Kranjska Gora Prov, Mountain Scene
UK, Wrexham Prov, Countryside