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
Estonia, Jarvamaa Prov, Fence -
Taiwan, Taipei City (TW-TPE) Prov, Taxi Fleet - I am fascinated with groupings.
Kenya, Train to Tororo, 1984 - My girlfriend Gabrielle and I took a train to Uganda. Even though Idi Amin was out of power, the situation was anything but stable. In our stopover in Kampala, gun shots were heard in the streets below during the night. Men in red berets drove by with a bazooka hanging out the window.
Thailand, Ranong Prov, Passenger Boat
Slovenia, Tolmin Prov, River Scene
Somalia, Mogadishu Airstrip, Dallo Airliner, 2002 - We were invited by Dallo airlines staff to join them on an armed trip from this airstrip into Mogadishu. They also told us of the high incidence of kidnappings. We declined.
Myanmar, Shan Prov, Akha Woman
Congo Zaire, Barge Hits Land, 1984 - The river boat plying down to Kinshasa, with all its attendant barges tied on, hit an island in the middle of the river, causing curiosity among the passengers. The captain backed her off and continued down river.
Vietnam, Phu Tho Prov, Night River
Thailand, Ranong Prov, Street Sweeper