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
Bangladesh, Sunamganj Prov, Woman Walking -
India, Rajasthan, Throng of Kids, 1984 - This throng of children was typical when we passed a village on our walk to the Taj Mahal. It was not unusual to have fifty people watching me do something as uneventful as removing a toothbrush from my pack. Sometimes the youngsters would heckle us; after many days of this it became unbearable.
Germany, Baden-Wurtenburg Province, Village Stork Of Opfingen, 2008, IMG_5997 - The stork is a magnificent bird. This one is a member of the family living on top of the church in Opfingen, on its way to forage for food.
Bangladesh, Sherpur Prov, River Boats
South Georgia, Gold Harbor, Elephant Seal Bulls Fighting, 2006 - These bull elephants jousted even though the breeding season was over. They were relatively young. The large bull sea elephants can grow to over 6000 pounds! They are called beach masters, for they guard harems of scores of females.
Philippines, Batanes Prov, Beach
Turkey, Sanliurfa Prov, Resevoir Boat
Myanmar, Mandalay Prov, Bagan Temple
India, Kashmir Village, 1999 - This village lies between Srinagar and Leh in the Kashmir part of India. The road linking these two places is the most frightening road I have ever been on!
Slovenia, Miklavz na Dravskem Polju Province, Fields, 2006 - Tilled fields are one of the hallmarks of hardworking Slovenia. It was not uncommon to see old woman who's backs were not straight out in their gardens at dusk, continuing to work.