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
Original Journal - “This is the last day...”
Tibet, Everest, Rabu La, Looking To Kanchenjunga, 1995 -
The Rabu La or Rabu Pass is a short walk, perhaps two hours, from Advanced Base Camp on Everest's North Ridge Route. The Kangshung Glacier heads off in the direction of Kanchenjunga, the world's third highest mountain, visible on the left of the photograph in the distance. This photograph shows only part of the view. If you can, go there. It is truly an amazing place.
Cambodia, Kampong Chhnang Prov, Monk Desk
Lesotho, Land Rover At River, 2000 - I drove nearly 10,000 kilometers through Southern Africa and the Central African Republic in the year 2000. On one leg of the journey, we used this Land Rover with a tent on top. Here, we fixed morning breakfast near the side of a stream in Lesotho.
Taiwan, Y=Ilan County Prov, Cliffs Bay
Indonesia, Jambi Prov, Ant Eating
Slovenia, Bistrica ob Sotli Prov, Hay Barn
Thailand, Khon Kaen Prov, Tree
Bangladesh, Sunamganj Prov, Woman
Ecuador, Steam Train Terminal, 1979 - This photograph was taken from on top of the steam train that still runs from Guayaquil to Riobamba in Ecuador. In 1979, this was an interesting journey, with people piling up their goods on top of the train. In this case you can see a piece of furniture being moved. (110 film resurrected)