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
Japan, Fukushima Province, Aizu Castle, 2008, IMG_1695rS - Many towns in Japan have castles. They don't look at all like European castles, which are usually made of stone. Japanese castles typically have a moat that is lined with sloping stone walls, but the structure is usually composed largely of wood with great beams and the typically superlative Japanese workmanship and engineering. The Aizu castle here is shown during the few days that the cherry blossoms open. This day was April 17, 2007.
PH, Kalinga Province, Tombiangan Pasil Road With Arch At Night, 2008, IMG_2183 - To the left of the car there is a hole in the wall, which marked the road. I stood back in the dark to take this photo. I heard breathing. I stopped and listened again. I heard it again. I ran! Animal or man, I wanted no part of it. I was told the anti-government forces inhabited these mountains - although I was told they were friendly to the ordinary citizen.
Cambodia, Stueng Traeng Prov, Bramble Queen
Chile, Torres Del Paine, Landscape, 2004 - The first time I went to South America, in 1979, I heard about Torres Del Paine. I returned to Patagonia several times before finally visiting the park, spending New Year's Eve camping. It is a spectacular area, and not to be missed. In this photograph, the famous Towers are visible in the distance on the left.
Azerbaijan, Calilabab Prov, Farm Scene
Estonia, Harjumaa Prov, Tallinn, Farm -
Slovenia, Solcava Prov, Country Scene
Cambodia, Krong Preah Sihanouk Prov, Girls Going To Wedding
Original Journal - “This is the last day...”
UK, Blackburn With Darwen Prov, Country House