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
Pacific Ocean, Mahi Mahi Sashimi, 1982 - We caught Mahi Mahi off of the stern using a three-pronged hook camouflaged by white rags. A quarter inch line was tied to the stanchion, and the line was looped with surveyor's tape. When the fish struck, the tape would snap, making a sound that notified us of a catch. Our cook, Kelly, had a child by a Japanese man. She had lived in Japan for ten years. She said that a great delicacy was to eat sashimi from the fish while it was still alive. So we tried it.
Estonia, Harjumaa Prov, Tallinn, Street Musician -
Turkey, Kocaeli Prov, Containers
Slovenia, Radlje Ob Dravi Prov, Town Scene
Myanmar, Shan Prov, Train
IN, Riau Province, Batam, Tree, 2008, IMG_2236 - The island of Batam in Indonesia can be reached by ferry in 45 minutes from Singapore. The problem with Batam is the oil slicks that drive over from one of the largest oil processing places in the world, Jurong Island of Singapore. A dip in the water with your knees in the sand for a minute can result in thick black oil sludge sticking to one's body.
Myanmar, Sagaing Prov, Ruins Scene
Australia, Lord Howe, Balls Pyramid, Side View, 2001 - Balls Pyramid, shown in this photograph, is the tallest stack in the world, at 562 meters of elevation. A stack is a steep pillar of rock jutting out of the ocean. This lies 13 miles from Lord Howe Island, a possession of Austrailia, 440 miles to the east.
Taiwan, Penghu Prov, Stone House Detail - Find delight in detail.
Vietnam, Kien Giang Prov, Marketplace Vendor