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
Papua New Guinea, Long Houses, Lake Kutubu, 1983 - In a 'primitive' village, a child has the equivalent of fifty aunts and uncles. Although it was hard to have privacy, still, a person seldom felt alone. This village is near Lake Kutubu, New Guinea Highlands.
Falkland Is, Pheasant Pair, 2002 - These gorgeous birds were in a grassy area on the water in Stanley, Falkland Islands. Diary entry: I walked back on a perfect afternoon, sun, wind, the sound of the church bells ringing for minutes, many Upland Goose near cemetery, distant mountains across the bay. It was so lovely, I thought, "All the things in life which are really valuable are not countable."
Slovenia, Dobrova-Polhov Gradec Prov, Landscape
Slovenia, Vipava Prov, Landscape
Azerbaijan, Shamaxi Rayon, Roller Coaster Boys
Slovenia, Kozje Prov, Bug Before Village
Myanmar, Kachin Prov, Hillside Scene
Turkey, Bitlis Prov, Tugrulbey Cami-i
Netherlands, Windmill, 1990.jpg - Holland is known for its windmills. Yet, I was disappointed to find that in most places, there were none at all.
Slovenia, Kostel Prov, Villlage Scene