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
Easter Island, Reed Ship and Moai at Anakena Beach, 1997 - In this photograph both the Moai and the reed vessel at Anakena beach in 1997 are visible. Easter Island was a place of mystery and deep feeling. My short experience there was deeply enhanced by my relationship with my Rapa Nuian lover. She was native Rapa Nuian and had a deep spirit.
Slovenia, Mozirje Prov, Wood Garage
Slovenia, Kocevje Prov, Hay Balls
China, Anhui Province, Blind Man Plays, 2008, IMG_9516 - A blind man plays a wooden flute on the street.
Myanmar, Unknown Prov, Water Scene
Tanzania, Poached Elephant Carcass, 1984 - This is a sad reminder of the ivory trade's devastation on the elephant population in Africa. The poachers cut out the tusks and left this carcass to rot.
Thailand, Saraburi Prov, Light Painting
Nepal, Jeff Shea at Kala Patar, 1983 - Here I stand at Kala Patar, a popular place for travelers to the Solo Khumbu region of Nepal. It is located near Everest Base Camp on the south side of the mountain. It was my first time to an elevation of 18,000 feet.
Vietnam, Cao Bang Prov, Robbing The Hill
Turkey, Elazig Prov, Delivery