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
Ireland, Wicklow Prov, Hillside
Azerbaijan, Imishli Prov, Two Men
Hawaii, Sugar Bear, 1982 - I was a crew member on the Sugar Bear, a 43-foot ketch. Setting out from Point San Pablo Yacht Club in Richmond, California through San Francisco's Golden Gate, we sailed to Hawaii, to Kiribati, then on to Guadalcanal in the Solomon Islands. We continued to Rabaul, East New Britain, Papua New Guinea, where I got off and explored Papua New Guinea for six months.
Vietnam, ThanhHoa Prov, Street Vendor Bike - The vendors in Asia load up their bicycles and motorcycles with a plethora of goods.
Slovenia, Cerkno Prov, Landscape
Azerbaijan, Mingacevir Prov, Lake And Mountains
Dominican Republic, Santo Domingo, Vendor, 2007 - 
Slovenia, Mozirje Prov, Bee Closeup Two
Azerbaijan, Lankaran Prov, Cow On Caspian
Easter Island, Moai From A Distance, 1997 - Easter Island still retains an air of mystery.