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, Absheron Prov, Long Horn Goat
Taiwan, Taipei City (TW-TPE) Prov, Yellow Street Reflectors - Order can be found in nature and also in man-made things. Is the general trend in nature towards order or chaos?
Bangladesh, Brahmanbaria Prov, Walking Basket Grass
Vietnam, Lao Cai Prov, Sapa Girl, Ha - Ha and Cha were friends. They sold weavings. They were happy to have their photo taken. I met them in Sapa, a wonderful place.
View Coming Down from Rocks near Everest Summit, 1995 Tibet, Near Summit Mount Everest, taken at approximately 8800m - 35mm film
Atlantic Ocean, Iceberg, 2006 - This trip was the first time I had been in a ship in waters where icebergs were a daily sight. They often were spectacular, offering photographic opportunities, and, more importantly, a chance for the imagination to run, as a child imagines castles in ice cream.
Cambodia, Kracheh Prov, Market Vendor Closeup
Vietnam, Bac Giang Prov, Smouldering Field
Madagascar, Rickshas, 2003 - I was surprised to see rickshas in this small town on the way back to Antanarrivo.
Latvia, Bauskas Prov, Houses -