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, An Giang Prov, Bus Ride
Turkey, Trabzon Prov, Road
Tibet, Everest, View Of Kanchenjunga From North Ridge, 1995 -
This photograph was taken in the morning of my ascent to the summit of Mount Everest above the Second Step, in the vicinity of the Third Step. In the foreground is snow that I am standing on, and below it, a 10,000 foot drop off to the Kangshung Glacier. In the distance is Kanchenjunga.
Vietnam, Binh Dinh Prov, Night Corn
Turkey, Kirklareli Prov, Apartments
Slovenia, Majsperk Prov, Corn Storage
Azerbaijan, Ismayilli Prov, Head
Madagascar, Majestic Mountain, 2003 - I was stunned by the beauty of this picturesque mountain, seen on the way back from Ranohiro to Fianarantsoa, in the south of Madagascar.
Tibet, Everest, Rabu La, Looking To Kanchenjunga, 1995 -
The Rabu La or Rabu Pass is a short walk, perhaps two hours, from Advanced Base Camp on Everest's North Ridge Route. The Kangshung Glacier heads off in the direction of Kanchenjunga, the world's third highest mountain, visible on the left of the photograph in the distance. This photograph shows only part of the view. If you can, go there. It is truly an amazing place.
Vietnam, Thai Binh Prov, Boat Deck