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
Papua New Guinea, Mumu Preparation, 1983 - Mumu, the traditional form of cooking, is prepared. Rocks are made hot in a fire then laid in a hole. A bed of banana leaves is placed over the rocks. Pork and vegetables are placed on top of the leaves. Then more leaves are placed on top, covering the food. Here, coconut milk is poured over the top leaves. Earth is placed on top of the leaves. The food is thereby steamed by the action of the heated coconut milk.
Slovenia, Zelezniki Prov, Valley
Azerbaijan, Ismayilli Prov, Woman With Knife
Cambodia, Krong Pailin Prov, Goddesses
PNG, Rain On Sepik, 1983 - Before leaving Frieda Strip, we found an old tarpulin, which we erected to give us shelter from sun and rain. When it rained, the level of the river rose dramatically. Here is a view from our raft as it floats downriver during a downpour. Part of the raft structure is visible.
Cambodia, Kampot Prov, Large Bhramas
Turkey, Burdur Prov, Dusk Landscape
Vietnam, Quang Nam Prov, Woman Face -
Cambodia, Kampong Chaam Prov, Horse Logging
Taiwan, Penghu Prov, Temple