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
Cambodia, Kampong Chaam Prov, Figurine
Slovenia, Mozirje Prov, Butterfly
Philippines-Bataan Province Dog And Car, 2007
Vietnam, Binh Duong Prov, Bricks
Ireland, Wicklow Prov, Hillside
Azerbaijan, Baki Prov, Map Relief Azerbaijan - Azerbaijan was a complete surprise to me. I had once gone there for a short visit. But when I went there to photograph around the country, I was in for a treat, both visual and culinary. This map shows the mountains. The Caucasus Mountains pervade many of the provinces, offering visual delight. The food was fantastic, hearty, pastas, lamb stew, yogurts, fish.
UK, Nottinghamshire Prov, Black And White Houses
Nepal, Yeti Tea Shop, 1983 - Here is a simple photograph, a small sign indicating a tea shop near Kala Patar in the Solo Khumbu. Notably, the name of the tea shop is the "Yeti." Yeti is the local name for what we know as the Abominable Snowman. Ancient lore in this part of the world refers to the Yeti. (Supposedly, in Pangboche, not far from this tea shop, there was a Yeti scalp on display!) Many people, including Judith, the Dutch woman who I wooed there, believe in the Yeti to this day. Note the sign. This is the way to Everest Base Camp.
Slovenia, Bled Prov, Clarinetist
Slovenia, Nazarje Prov, Pastoral Scene