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
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UK, Barking And Dagerham (London) Prov, Two Young Women At Bus Stop
Papua New Guinea, Sam With New Raft, 1983 - Sam was a native of Ok Esai, a village near the Frieda River. I was told that the men of Ok Esai knew how to build rafts. True to their reputation, Sam went into the forest with an ax and rode up an hour or so later on this raft.
Thailand, Mae Hong Son Prov, Banana Heart
Myanmar, Kayin Prov, Riverboat
Thailand, Pathum Thani Prov, Empty Billboard
Slovenia, Vodice Prov, Village
Papua New Guinea, Frieda River, The New SS Pukpuk, 1983 - This is the appearance of the raft when we first had it built in Ok Esai. Sam, the man who built it, helped me bring it downriver to Frieda Strip, and then he and his son walked back.
Slovenia, Dobrna Prov, Valley
Thailand, Narathiwat Prov, Net Thrower
Antarctica, Self Portrait On Way To Vinson, 1997 - I am on my way up Mount Vinson. My skis are tied on my back. The day is sunny and cold, good traveling weather.