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
Vietnam, TienGiang Prov, BoatHouseScene
I have yet to identify this bird. This photos highly enhanced to bring out the color in the feathers. It appears dark blue and white in real life. I've been trying to take photos of this bird for about 8 years but it's always too skiddish and flies away. In Tajikistan, however, I was finally able to get close!
Slovenia, Podlehnik Prov, Village Scene
Thailand, Samut Sakon Prov, Rice For Sale
Myanmar, Yangon Prov, Golden Budda
Thailand, Mae Hong Son Prov, Landscape
Myanmar, Shan Prov, Eng Woman
Slovenia, Ig Prov, Bee House
Azerbaijan, Ismayilli Prov, Fiery Trees
The Truck Gets Stuck in the Sand, 1988
Algeria, Sahara Desert South of Ghardaia
Sometimes the truck got stuck. Then they would bring out the metal racks. They wedged them under the tires to free the vehicle.