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
Sigirya Wall Relief 2, 2010 Sri Lanka, Matale Province (Dis- trict), Sigirya Rock Temple
Slovenia, Cerklje Na Gorenjskem Prov, House Detail
Slovenia, Ljutomer Prov, Country Scene, 2006 - The only part of Slovenia that I did not like were those parts bordering the main highway arteries. This is not surprising. Most of Slovenia is rural, hearty, wholesome countryside.
Er Che Du Ma eventually left her small village near Moshuo Lake on the border between Sichuan and Yunnan provinces in China for school in the big city of Kunming. In the time of her grandmother, the women did not marry and were the landowners.
Falkland Is, Houses, 2006 - I woke late and found that all the passengers had gone off to Long Island on a day's excursion. The ship was refueling in a wide bay, quite far from the town. After spending the day somewhat disappointed that I had missed the excursion, our ship glided past silent lighthouses into the harbor of Stanley, the capital. I was thrilled to see the houses on the hill, like so much bright candy. I would never have seen this view had I made the day's tour. Like so many disappointments, there is opportunity for those that tune their awareness.
Laos, Louangphabang Prov, Girl And Vista, IMG_3281BW.jpg
Latvia, Dobeles Prov, Building -
Slovenia, Zrece Prov, Village
Vietnam, BinhPhuoc Prov, Scarf
Iran, Posters of Martyrs, 1984 - In 1984, Iran was at war with Iraq. This photograph shows posters of young men who had lost their lives at the war front. They are being hailed as martyrs. This type of display was common throughout parts of Iran at that time.