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, Preah Vihear Prov, Walking
Slovenia, Cankova Province, Procession, 2006, IMG_5056 - The clergy and the firefighters in a procession.
China, Heilongjang Province, Harbin Ice Festival, 1992 - In 1992, I went to Harbin with my fiance at the time (later married, then ended). It was romantic: ice cold temperatures, dingy hotels and love in between visits to the ice castles. The Harbin Ice Festival is worth a visit.
Turkey, Antalya Prov, Mountain Scene
Myanmar, Unknown Prov, Boat Scene
Turkey, Antalya Prov, Hookah Shop
Slovenia, Zelezniki Prov, Village
Slovenia, Metlika Prov, Ants On Flower Closeup2
Sao Tome, Hammerhead Shark, 2000 - This remarkable hammerhead shark was probably on his way to the market.
PH, Benguet Province, Igorot Man, 2008, IMG_2378r1 - The igorot are the original people of Baguio in Banguet Province, in the mountains of Luzon. Now, the culture is virtually gone, replaced by modernism.