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
Slovenia, Ribnica Na Pohorju Prov, Kettle House
Papua New Guinea, Pik, 1983 - The pig is a very valued part of New Guinea life. It is used as a food source primarily, but it is also used as a form of compensation to settle disputes, to pay the bride price and even as a pet. The Highlanders build special low houses for the pigs, known as pig houses, or haus bilong pik.
Greenland, Greenland Prov, Liverpool Land, Swirling Brush, 2006 - Ruth Bernhard suggested I get closer to the level of my models, in this case a tiny, swirling brush. While Chikka the dog sniffed my pack for more trail mix, I lay down on the ground to see the brush as does an insect, at eye level, revealing a true wonder.
Bangladesh, Sylhet Prov, Woman With Youth
Turkey, Tekirdag Prov, Coast
Slovenia, Lendava Prov, House Detail
Greenland, Warming Island, off coast of Liverpool Land, Afternoon Light On Pinnacle of Southwest Finger, 2006 - Crevasses fall to the sea, and freshly fallen snow brightens the mountain high point of the southwest finger of Warming Island.
Slovenia, Vrhnika Prov, Arch
Vietnam, Soc Trang Prov, Temple Steps
Thailand, Chumphon Prov, Holding On