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
UK, Peterborough Prov, Cathedral
Slovenia, Kranjska Gora Prov, Drying Racks
Hawaii, Boat Hit By Hurricane, 1982 - I sailed to Hawaii from San Francisco in the first two weeks of November 1982. Shortly after our arrival, a hurricane hit the islands for the first time in over twenty years. This boat was out to sea and got caught in the storm. It's mast broke off! The sailor was very skilled and fashioned a mast with the use of his boom.
Mexico, Yucatan Prov, Temple Of The Inscriptions - Palenque
Slovenia, Bovec Prov, Village Through Mirror
Vietnam, Thua Thien-Hue Prov, Night Shrine
Slovenia, Kobarid Prov, White Flowers
Papua New Guinea, Huli Sunglasses, 1983 - I don't think it mattered to this man that his sunglasses were missing a lens, just as many Highlanders wore wristwatches that were broken. Their interest was artistic, not practical. The Hulis had fantastic imaginations. I was impressed by the fact that they did not seem to differentiate between items from the forest and items from modern industry. Any item that could enhance their appearance was fair game. For example, this man's wig has both flowers and candy wrappers in it!
Central African Republic, Close-up Portrait Of Pygmy Girl, 2000 - The pygmy girls were not only interesting visually, but their pure souls shone through their eyes, as illustrated here. Beauty is all around.
Slovenia, Kranjska Gora Prov, High Altitude Flowers