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
Thailand, Surin Prov, Spear Fishermen
Italy, Venice, 1990 - Venice is certainly one of the most spectacular and unusual cities in the world. It is, at the same time, one of the most troubled in its infrastructure. Disposal of sewage is a huge problem, as many of the original houses have no proper way to dispose of waste.
UK, Blackburn With Darwen Prov, Country House
Vietnam, Quang Tri Prov, Oxcart
Nepal, Katmandu, Milk Baba, 1999 - Milk Baba was so named because he lives entirely on milk. No food passes his lips. He lives in a small room on the side of the stream at Pashiputinath, in the Katmandu greater city. He is one of the most memorable people I ever met. When he stood and let his hair down, it was longer than his body, falling to the floor and then some. He sat and began to play a hand organ. It was the most mellifluous melody I could imagine, combining beauty and mystery. He continued to play this for about ten minutes, and then, unexpectedly, he began to sing. The sound of his voice carried us away into another dimension. Being a good host, he asked us if we were wanted something to drink. Milk!!!
Japan, Shoji, 1994 - This photograph was taken in a ryokan inn on the island of Honshu in Japan. My girlfriend from Yokohama posed from behind the screen.
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Slovenia, Pivka Prov, Baling Hay
Azerbaijan, Shamaxi Rayon, Fallen Leaf
Vietnam, Cao Bang Prov, Incredible Farm
Slovenia, Kozje Prov, Chateau Above