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
Belarus, Minsk Church, 2003 - This beautiful church is near the downtown of Minsk.
Slovenia, Trzic Prov, Smokey Chimney
Madagascar, Mouse Lemur, 2003 - In Ranomafano, a guided night hike gave a portrait of nocturnal life. This mouse lemur was lured by the banana, bait set by the guide. This tiny lemur was barely as big as his quarry.
Slovenia, Brezice Prov, Bridge Stop
Ambon, Fish On A Stick, 2007 - This is a typical market scene in Ambon, an island in Maluku, the Spice Islands in the east of Indonesia. In 1999, religious wars saw the Muslims and Christians taking each other's lives for seemingly no other reason than one revenge after another that started by a single attack, allegedly started by agitators from Java. Today, Ambon is relatively peaceful once again. The Ambonese people are friendly, with a casual and playful attitude.
Turkey, Kars Prov, Landscape
Myanmar, Shan Prov, Silver Paluang Woman
Slovenia, Kocevje Prov, Cultivation
Slovenia, Gornji Grad Prov, Trees
Vietnam, Khanh Hoa Prov, Temple