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
Philippines, Batanes Prov, Coast
Antarctica, Self Portrait On Way To Vinson, 1997 - I am on my way up Mount Vinson. My skis are tied on my back. The day is sunny and cold, good traveling weather.
Slovenia, Sentilj Prov, Runner
Papua New Guinea, Koroba, Two Wigmen, 1983 - The man on the left plays the Koroba Flute. They said it was used to attract girls. They also used it to amuse themselves while they walked, to avoid boredom. These men are examples of how fit most of the men are. Only the very elderly seemed debilitated. Most men were very strong as a result of constantly walking up and down the incredibly difficult topography of the Highlands of New Guinea. Their toes are splayed out. At first I thought their feet looked odd. Later, I realized that it was my feet that were unnatural, a result of wearing shoes. Their feet were how feet are supposed to be.
China, Heilongjang Province, Harbin Ice Festival, 1992 - In 1992, I went to Harbin with my fiance at the time (later married, then ended). It was romantic: ice cold temperatures, dingy hotels and love in between visits to the ice castles. The Harbin Ice Festival is worth a visit.
IN, Sulawesi Province, Toraja House, 2007, IMG_0747 - The architecture of the Toraja houses, in central southern Sulawesi, is unique, bearing resemblance to a ship with a high prow on front and back.
Cambodia, Siem Reab Prov, Statue View 2
Greenland, Warming Island, off coast of Liverpool Land, Cross Fox Rolls In Snow, 2006 - This white fox came to our camp the first afternoon we arrived, no doubt curious and attracted to the smell of food. Here, it rolls in the snow.
Estonia, Saaramae Prov, Dragonfly -
Cambodia, Krong Preah Sihanouk Prov, Temple