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
Estonia, L??nemaa Prov, Wood House -
Tanzania, Cheetahs with Kill (far view), 1984 - This photograph was taken in Ngorongoro Crater in Tanzania. These two cheetahs had just killed a wildebeeste. They had had their fill and sat panting, unable to eat more.
Azerbaijan, Tovuz Prov, Persimmon Curb
Turkey, Usak Prov, Morning Tea
N Ireland, Limavady Prov, Farmstead
N Ireland, Banbridge Prov, Town
Cambodia, Baat Dambang Prov, Landmine Victim
Slovenia, Ribnica Prov, Ant On Blossom
Cuba, Havana Neighborhood, 1997 - In 1997, when I visited Havana, the city looked like it had been built with grandeur, but then not repaired or touched for decades. Still, it was somehow picturesque and charming. The city had a special atmosphere.
Nepal, Sunset Near Everest, 1983 - The first time I went to Nepal's Solu Khumbu region, I walked to Everest Base Camp. I was coming back and it grew dark, and I got lost on the glacier. I came over an ice hill and saw this sunset. Although cold and in danger of freezing, I took out my camera and took this photograph. Fortunately, I found my way back to the Yeti Tea Shop.