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
Cambodia, Kracheh Prov, Girl
Estonia, Hiumaa Prov, House -
Estonia, Hiumaa Prov, Windmill -
Bangladesh, Kishorenganj Prov, Coal
Thailand, Mae Hong Son Prov, Landscape
Greenland, Greenland Prov, Liverpool Land, Swirling Brush, 2006 - Ruth Bernhard suggested I get closer to the level of my models, in this case a tiny, swirling brush. While Chikka the dog sniffed my pack for more trail mix, I lay down on the ground to see the brush as does an insect, at eye level, revealing a true wonder.
Slovenia, Sezana Prov, Doorknob
Vietnam, Binh Duong Prov, Construction
Nepal, Porters, 1983 - This photo, taken on my walk back from Lukla to Jiri, depicts the life of the porters in Nepal. Unlike Sherpas basking in the glory of Everest expeditions, the common porter's life is a hard one, with poor pay and long hours of back-breaking work.
Turkey, Igdir Prov, Young Woman