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
Myanmar, Chin Prov, Tattoo-Faced Woman With Pipe
Ecuador, Train On Switchbacks Above Station, 1979 - This is a view from the top of the steam train that runs from Guayaquil to Riobamba in Ecuador. At this point, the train was climbing the cliff directly above the station, doing so by means of switchbacks. The train would go forward, then in reverse it would go to the other side of the cliff, and so on until it reached the top!! (110 film resurrected)
Turkey, Samsun Prov, Beach
PH, Compostela Valley Province, Flower, 2008, IMG_1430 - This unusual flower can be found in three colors, pink, orange and red.
Slovenia, Naklo Prov, Drying Rack Cross
Myanmar, Shan Prov, Coffee House
Haiti, Grand-Anse Province, Village Hut, IMG_5025 - A humble abode in Grand-Anse. The people here were hungry. The people made a meagre subsistance living, and there was little in the way of cash.
Papua New Guinea, Pandanus Mumu, 1983 - Pandanus and taro root are cooked by trapping steam in banana leaves.
Mongolian Woman, 2013 Mongolia, Uvs Province (Aimag)
Vietnam, Khanh Hoa Prov, Temple