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
India, Corpse in Ricksha, 1984 - In this photograph, a corpse is being transported to the burning ghats in Varanasi by ricksha. The driver stopped to have a cup of tea and sits at the shop in the background. As I photographed this scene (without a flash), a man approached me on the left, asking for baksheesh (a handout). Even though people provided no service, they often tried to insinuate themselves into a tip by mere virtue of being in the proximity of a curious onlooker such as myself.
Slovenia, Brezice Prov, Farm Village
Turkey, Sanliurfa Prov, Landscape
Slovenia, Vrhnika Prov, Village Stream Closeup
Myanmar, Shan Prov, Carriage
Madagascar, Ilalaka, Sapphire Boomtown, 2003 - The town of Ilakaka was a sapphire boom town and had the appearance of such. Lining the road were shops selling sapphires. As might be expected there were fakes and frauds among the real gems.
Thailand, Samut Prakan Prov, Ants In Flower
Turkey, Bartin Prov, Stone PIer
Estonia, L??nemaa Prov, Wood House -
Latvia, Ventspils City Prov, Turtle -