This website illuminates my life and adventures. My longing for freedom has led me to over 2450 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
Lithuania, Vilnius, Walker -
USA, AZ, Grand Canyon, Purple Cactus Flower, 1988 - I descended into the Grand Canyon on foot on a blistering hot day. I camped. I took this shot with a 6mm (2-1/4) Rolleicord.
Atacama Map Route, 2012
Chile, Antofagasta Province (Región)
This map shows my route across the Atacama Desert in 2012. Writer/Journalist John H. Richardson accompanied me as far as Camp 9.
Azerbaijan, Bilasuvar Prov, Ribs
Tanzania, Kilimanjaro Weed, 1984 - Even this weed appeared to me a thing of beauty on my walk up Mt. Kilimanjaro.
Thailand, Buri Ram Prov, Temple
Myanmar, Unknown Prov, Water Scene
Turkey, Rize Prov, Umbrellas
UK, Somerset Prov, Pony Raising One Foot
USA, California Prov, San Francisco Cat