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
Bangladesh, Netrakona Prov, Getting Shaved
Cameroon, Village Celebration, 1989 - On my way through Cameroon, I came upon this village gathering. The men played home made instruments. They made antics as they made music.
Tibet, Tibet Children, 1995 - I was traveling back to Katmandu from Rongbuk base camp after climbing Mount Everest. Our land cruiser got a flat tire. We stopped and the driver began to fix the tire. It was bitterly cold and very windy. I looked up and noticed a crowd of curious children outside my closed window. I wanted to go outside and photograph them, but I was so cozy where I was! Finally, I rousted myself from the comfort of the vehicle and unpacked my 8x10 camera. I brought the children out to the windy plain adjacent to the road. After the photograph, I instructed them to form a row, so that I could give them candy. As I handed out the candy a piece at a time, walking along the row of children. I noticed one of the boys who had already received candy ducking down and running behind the other children's backs. He appeared at the end of line and held out his hand as if he had not yet received any.
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Turkey, Bartin Prov, Wedding Guests
Thailand, Chiang Mai Prov, Night Statue
Vietnam, Can Tho Prov, River Houses Night -
Latvia, Tukuma Prov, Beach -
Bangladesh, Dacca Dockworkers, 1983 - This photograph was taken at the docks in Dacca, Bangladesh. The hardship of these workers' lives was apparent by their clothing, dusty from sacks of flour that they were carrying.
Slovenia, Gornji Petrovci Prov, House
Italy, La Spezia Prov, Cinque Terre Seaside