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
Slovenia, Skofljica Prov, Contraption
Thailand, Ranong Prov, River House
PH, Maguindanao Province, Relaxing House, 2008, IMG_9173 - The family relaxes in this house in the evening. I didn't quite figure out how they avoid the displeasure of mosquitoes.
Ireland, Wexford Prov, Sheep
Slovenia, Grad Prov, Barn Side
Thailand, Nakhon Si Thammarat Prov, Shell
Thailand, Mae Hong Son Province, Kayan Woman, 2008, IMG_3613 - This Karen woman effuses a graceful spirit.
Greenland, Warming Island, off coast of Liverpool Land, Dennis Schmitt Leads Across Glacier, 2006 - On the afternoon of Sept 9. 2006, after the storm, Dennis leads a walk across the glacier to a point just above the new strait marking the birth of the world's newest island, a result of Global Warming.
IN, Maluku Province, Seram, Fishing Boat, 2007, IMG_0551 - A dugout canoe is painted with a colorful, imaginary fish, on the coast of Ambon.
Slovenia, Bled Prov, Clarinetists