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
Slovenia, Grad Prov, Farm Scene
Turkey, Elazig Prov, Shop House
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!!!
Bangladesh, Kishorenganj Prov, Basket Pots
Bangladesh, Moulvibazar Prov, Peppers
Philippines, Palawan Prov, Waterfall
Zambia, Microlite, 2000 - Taking a microlite over Victoria Falls was a thrill. A microlite is like riding a motorcycle through the sky. This photo was taken by my pilot using a camera mounted on the wing.
Chad, Ndjamena, Street Scene, 1990 - Ndjamena in 1990 was run down, but had evidence of a grander day.
Thailand, Samut Prakan Prov, Elephant Statue
Myanmar, Mandalay Prov, Border