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, Balikesir Prov, Bandirma Town
Cambodia, Kampong Chhnang Prov, Monk Desk
Slovenia, Lenart Province, Blow Brush, 2006, IMG_4795 - A young girl, whose blood is one quarter Slovenian, is fascinated by the blow brush.
Cambodia, Krong Preah Sihanouk Prov, Landscape
Myanmar, Yangon Prov, Spire
When I asked Er Che Du Ma if she could wear her traditional costume for me, she promptly shut her little store front and went home to change. Here, she stands in front of her front door. Even the house she lived in with her parents was quaint, with a beautiful watercolor on the wall. The people there now marry, but in the old days, the women were the property owners and there was no marriage.
Slovenia, Slovenj Gradec Prov, White Flowers
Madagascar, Cloud Capped Peak, 2003 - The scenery of Madagascar amazed me. These mountains captivated me with the cloud cover hovering at their crest.
PH, Compostela Valley Province, Banana Leaf, 2008, IMG_1329 - Art can be found in the simplest things. Life is living art.
Central African Republic, Pygmy Girl Fastening Her Skirt, 2000 - We asked the young village females to dress in their traditional costumes,