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, Semic Prov, Cresnjevec Window
Kanikeh Man with Mount Binaya in Distance, 2006
Indonesia, Maluku Province (Provinsi), Seram, Kanikeh Village
A Kanikeh man poses with his traditional garb. Years before, an Ambonese man named Polly Gasperz said that he had seen half-human, half-monkey hominoids at the base of Mount Binaya.
Thailand, Uthai Thani Province, Field Worker, 2008, IMG_3266 - The lot of half the world. Farming. Hard work. Low pay. The profession of the ages, by which we all live.
Slovenia, Luce Prov, Snail Down Stalk
Malaysia, Negeri Sembilan Province, Indian Temple, 2008, IMG_7005 - The scene in the inner sanctum of a Hindu temple is rather mysterious. The priest's body is painted in front.
Vietnam, Yen Bai Prov, Girl
Turkey, Gumushane Prov, Mountain
Tibet View From Xegar, Tibet, 1995 - This view was taken from on top of the mountain above Xegar (pronounced Si-gar). The ruins of the original monastery follow the ridge to the top. Xegar is a spectacular sight, as is the view from the top above the town. This town is on the road between Lhasa and Mount Everest's Rongbuk Base Camp.
Slovenia, Dobrepolje Prov, Train Tracks
Bangladesh, Sherpur Prov, Sale Fish