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
Azerbaijan, Qax Prov, Old Woman
Turkey, Erzincan Prov, Night Mountain
Slovenia, Hodos Prov, Chopping Block
Greenland, Warming Island, off coast of Liverpool Land, Young Cross Fox, 2006 - Dennis Schmitt said that this cross fox's fur was dark because it was young. The fur turns white when it reaches adulthood.
Turkey, Nevsehir Prov, Cappadocia
China, Beijing Prov, Beijing, Giant Tea Kettle, 1993 - There are still such giant kettles in existence in some places in China. 
Myanmar, Unknown Prov, Temple Village Near River
Latvia, Aizkraukles Prov, Mall Lights -
The coldest place I've ever been was on top of Mount Vinson in the sun. There was a breeze. On the way up 'the hill', one crampon became loose. I realized then that there must be climbing deaths attributable to a simple thing like a crampon coming loose. Do you know what it is like to be on a slope in snow and ice with a shoe with no crampon? Fortunately, my climbing partners helped me to get it on again. We went on to the summit. This completed my goal to climb the highest mountain on each continent. _Prov,_Chap,_2009,_IMG_3159BW-700x1050.jpg)
UK, Hillingdon (London) Prov, Chap