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, Bartin Prov, Wedding Guests
Indonesia, Sumatera Selatan Prov, Ancient Costumes
Slovenia, Dravograd Prov, Purple Flower
Vietnam, Lam Dong Prov, Coffee Beans
N Ireland, Moyle Prov, Rocks
India, Rajasthani Farmer With Pipe, 1984 - Judith Pollack and I came upon this farmer's village as night was falling. We were given a "de-la" to sleep in, a primitive bed on stilts with a little roof over it. In the middle of the night, we were startled by voices. Fearing attack I looked up. It was the village men planting by moonlight. Here, the farmer smokes a Rajasthani pipe. It was cleverly crafted with a chamber for tobacco, one for water and one for a burning ember.
Bangladesh, Kishorenganj Prov, Street Fruit Vendors
Ghana, Village Fishing, 1987 - I felt fortunate to see this group of villagers pulling the enormous net together. It is mankind's heritage to work together for the common good.
Turkey, Nevsehir Prov, Cappadocia Pasa Bagi
Pacific Ocean, Mahi Mahi Sashimi, 1982 - We caught Mahi Mahi off of the stern using a three-pronged hook camouflaged by white rags. A quarter inch line was tied to the stanchion, and the line was looped with surveyor's tape. When the fish struck, the tape would snap, making a sound that notified us of a catch. Our cook, Kelly, had a child by a Japanese man. She had lived in Japan for ten years. She said that a great delicacy was to eat sashimi from the fish while it was still alive. So we tried it.