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, Lao Cai Prov, Gold Dragonfly
Thailand, Lamphun Province, Budda Is Bigger Than Man, 2008, IMG_3996 - The lama invited me in the early morning to enter the temple. When he closed the door, I reacted from instinct and took this photograph.
Slovenia, Sostanj Prov, Tractor
Taiwan, Chiayi County (TW-CYQ) Prov, Geese Farm
Egypt, Sphinx and Pyramid, 1984 - Perhaps the greatest symbol of the ancient world is the Sphinx at Giza, outside of Cairo. The legend that Napoleon's troops blew the nose off the Sphinx is questionable. I took this photograph in early morning after descending from my sleeping place atop Cheops.
Bangladesh, Gazipur Prov, Street Tires
Papua New Guinea, Jeff Shea Eats Sago, 1983 - I eat sago that has been cooked into a gel and stuffed into bamboo for storage. I found sago was prepared in many forms. I even saw it cooked like a pancake. It has virtually no flavor. Sago comes from the pith of the sago palm.
Slovenia, Sostanj Prov, Hill
Cambodia, Stueng Traeng Prov, Bramble Queen
UK, Devon Prov, Tree