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
Vietnam, Long San Prov, Roasted Pig
Slovenia, Vitanje Prov, Village Scene
USA, Midway, Albatross Breeding Season, 2002 - I was fortunate to come to Midway Island during the time when the albatross were breeding. Rather an incredible spectacle, here our group travels along a path bordered by thousands of pairs. Thanks to Charles Veley for including me in those he invited on this special charter.
UK, Torbay Prov, Coast
Antarctica, Patriot Hills Base Camp in Foreground of Mountains, 2001 - This photograph is best viewed enlarged. The area in the foreground that could be mistaken for rocks is actually the entire Patriot Hills base camp for Adventure Network's arrivals in Antarctica. In the far distance is a mountain range. The photograph is taken from the top of Patriot Hills. In the far right foreground is an aircraft, the one used to make special jaunts to places like Mt. Vinson base camp. (This is not the Hercules aircraft used to transport people from Chile to Antarctica.) Just above the camp is a faint line, indicating the ski tracks of the airplane as it landed.
Slovenia, Solcava Prov, Mountain Scene
UK, Saint Helena, Tristan Da Cunha, Village, 2002 - This is Tristan Da Cunha, the "capital city" of the island of Tristan Da Cunha. It is a small village.
Latvia, Riga City Prov, Amber Bracelet -
Thailand, Buri Ram Prov, Peaceful Sit
Slovenia, Rogasovci Province, Storks, 2006, IMG_5104r1 - Storks are common in Slovenia and in Europe generally.