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
Jordan, Petra, 1984 - I visited Petra after spending a rather anxious weekend in an Aqaba jail for failure to have my passport. (My passport was being held at the Egyptian embassy, awaiting a visa.) I hitchhiked back to Amman, stopping in Petra on the way. Entire buildings are carved into rock cliffs. This building is known as The Treasury. Petra is reminiscent of Cappadocia to the north in Turkey.
Chile, Antofagasta Prov, Camp2
Bangladesh, Mymensingh Prov, Shredder
Bouvet, Zodiac 3 Disaster Strikes, 2006 - The wave engulfs the Zodiac.
UK, Plymouth Prov, Girl With Ice Cream
Thailand, Trang Prov, Beach Sunset
Turkey, Adiyaman Prov, Landscape
Slovenia, Turnisce Prov, Bird With Feathered Feet
Thailand, Ratchaburi Province, Old Shrine, 2008, IMG_3090 - This shrine was constructed using old urns.
Turkey, Ardahan Prov, Meandering Stream