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
Nepal, Monk Hats, 1983 - The regalia and costumes at the Mani Rimdu ceremony made it exciting. Here the monks wear traditional hats, harkening back centuries.
Thailand, Surin Prov, Landscape
Latvia, Daugavpils City Prov, Icon -
Turkey, Kars Prov, Landscape
Thailand, Sa Kaeo Prov, Temple
Morocco, Marrakech Express, 1988 - I was always enamored of the idea of riding on the Marrakech Express, inspired by the song of the same name by Crosby, Still and Nash.
Turkey, Nevsehir Prov, Cappadocia
France, Chartes Stained Glass, 1990 - My Uncle Don told me Chartes Cathedral had the most beautiful stained glass in the world. So, I ventured west to got there the next time I was in Paris. I have no way to judge whether it is the best stained glass in the world, but it is truly remarkable.
Turkey, Karaman Prov, Landscape
PH, Tarlac Province, Aeta Girl Of Mixed Blood, 2008, IMG_2565r1 - The Aeta are the original people of the Philippines. This girl is a mix, not a full-blooded Aeta.