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
Bhutan, Tigers Nest Temple,1999 - This famous temple in Bhutan is reachable by foot a few hours from the road. After a steep walk up the mountain, I was told that it was not possible to enter it. But as I progressed further toward it, I found in fact that I could go inside the outer buildings. It is picturesque but suffers from a lack of isolation in the true sense. The ambiance is affected by its fame. Its proper name is Paro Taktsang.
Latvia, Ventspils Prov, Beach -
Vietnam, Lam Dong Prov, Corn -
Aland Islands, May Pole, 2000 - When I went to the Aland Islands at the end of September 2000, there were May Poles everywhere, it seemed.
UK, Torfaen Prov, Horse Face
Central African Republic, Carrying Baskets, 2000 - I was surprised to see these women on the road on the way back from Bayanga to Bangui. They had a distinctly Indian flair. All were black African, it appears, with the exception of the woman with the white bowl. She probably descends from the Indian subcontinent.
Indonesia, Jambi Prov, Taking A Rest
Trinidad, Woman With Stray Eye, 1993 - A woman sitting by the side of the road. Some might say that she is ugly because of her stray eye. But for me, her look is soft and classic, timeless. 
Slovenia, Ljubno Prov, Cloudy Mountain
Turkey, Diyarbakir Prov, Landscape