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
Papua New Guinea, Kelly With Raft On Frieda River, 1983 - This photograph was taken in the first days of our river journey. We had everything we needed for survival aboard our raft. Note the logs in the river. Such logs presented the constant potential for danger.
Slovenia, Sezana Prov, Dog Welcoming
PH, Compostela Valley Province, Flower, 2008, IMG_1430 - This unusual flower can be found in three colors, pink, orange and red.
N Ireland, Carrickferus Prov, Castle
Slovenia, Kostel, Girl With Flowers In Rain, 2006 - On my Spring 2006 trip to Slovenia, I went to every one of 193 obcina (or municipal districts) in Slovenia, my grandparent's homeland. Kostel Obcina was one of the more out-of-the-way places to visit. I was walking to a high point lookout, as mists, clouds and sunlight moved across the sky, slithering into the crevices and valleys. A big rain came, I hurried to the top, then walked back. Here, a girl, still wet from the rain, walks with flowers.
Philippines, Bulacan Prov, Game Of Sakla
Slovenia, Bled Prov, Clarinetists
Slovenia, Puconci Prov, Tower
Myanmar, Unknown Prov, Boat Scene
Turkey, Adana Prov, Landscape