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
Nepal, Sunset Near Everest, 1983 - The first time I went to Nepal's Solu Khumbu region, I walked to Everest Base Camp. I was coming back and it grew dark, and I got lost on the glacier. I came over an ice hill and saw this sunset. Although cold and in danger of freezing, I took out my camera and took this photograph. Fortunately, I found my way back to the Yeti Tea Shop.
Austria, Niederosterreich Prov, Striped Fields
Vietnam, Yen Bai Prov, Girl
Vietnam, Khanh Hoa Prov, Temple
Slovenia, Metlika Prov, Dew On Grass
Congo Zaire, Hair, 1984 - This hairdo was the fashion in Zaire in 1984. I suspected that this fashion had its roots in tradition but have not confirmed it. There were many variations on this theme.
Cambodia, Kandaal Prov, Bread
Papua New Guinea, Mumu Preparation, 1983 - Mumu, the traditional form of cooking, is prepared. Rocks are made hot in a fire then laid in a hole. A bed of banana leaves is placed over the rocks. Pork and vegetables are placed on top of the leaves. Then more leaves are placed on top, covering the food. Here, coconut milk is poured over the top leaves. Earth is placed on top of the leaves. The food is thereby steamed by the action of the heated coconut milk.
Slovenia, Dobrova-Polhov Gradec Prov, Basket On Wall
IN, Sulawesi Province, Schooner At Dusk, 2007, IMG_8204 - A schooner on the coast of Makassar in southwest Sulawesi.