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
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Papua New Guinea, Dapper Wigman Back, 1983 - This man is wearing a Hornbill beak necklace (customarily worn on the back), dotted cuscus (possum) fur headband, Red-Plumed Bird of Paradise feathers on top, arse grass, leg bands, and, of course, an umbrella.
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Cambodia, Mondol Kiri Prov, Woman With Basket
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Thailand, Loei Prov, Sitting Buddha
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Slovenia, Sentjur Prov, Grasshopper
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Slovenia, Cerkno Prov, Wood House
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Sikkim, Gangtok Monastery, 1984 - To travel legally to Sikkim in 1984 required a permit from Darjeeling, and to travel to Darjeeling required a permit from Delhi. I obtained both. India had recently taken over Sikkim, formerly an independent country. Propaganda slogans were written on the walls of the road leading to Sikkim, such as one that stated, "Sikkim is the Jewel in the Crown of India."
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Vietnam, Nghe An Prov, Temple Sculpture Warrior -
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Slovenia, Gorisnica Prov, River And Building
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Indonesia, Sumatera Selatan Prov, Hunter
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Turkey, Zonguldak Prov, Seaside Town