This website illuminates my life and adventures. My longing for freedom has led me to over 2450 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
Bangladesh, Gazipur Prov, Boat
Thailand, Phetchabun Prov, Landscape
Turkey, Ardahan Prov, Grandsons
Bali, Dancer At Sunset On Kuta Beach, 1983 - The first time I went to Bali was in 1983, after spending six months in New Guinea. By 2007, Kuta Beach had changed dramatically, for the worse, I might add. On my first visit, this dancer stretched on the beach at sunset.
Congo Zaire, River Boat with Barges, 1984 - After several days on the Congo riverboat, several barges had tied on. At each major port on the river, a barge would await. As the Colonel Ebeya pulled up, the barges would lash their ropes onto her, and we would proceed downriver as one. I called it the Moving Zoo. There was a market, dancing on tops of the roofs, a nightclub, and a steady stream of villagers in canoes selling monkeys, fish and fruits, etc. I was most impressed by the ease and grace with which the Zairois and Zairose danced. I had felt awkward dancing when I was younger. I was so inspired I danced with them. Later, I even took lessons in African dance.
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UK, Kingston upon Thames (London) Prov, Mother Child And Swans
Lithuania, Taurages Prov, Cow -
Slovenia, Kidricevo Prov, Bottle Propeller
Cambodia, Kampot Prov, Large Bhrama Closeup
Slovenia, Brda Prov, Village