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
Vietnam, Hoa Binh Prov, Insect
Myanmar, Unknown Prov, Water Scene
Ecuador, Train On Switchbacks Above Station, 1979 - This is a view from the top of the steam train that runs from Guayaquil to Riobamba in Ecuador. At this point, the train was climbing the cliff directly above the station, doing so by means of switchbacks. The train would go forward, then in reverse it would go to the other side of the cliff, and so on until it reached the top!! (110 film resurrected)
Madagascar, Girl, 2003 - Madagascar was a wonderful place. The people were friendly, the landscape beautiful, and the atmosphere distinct from other places. I took this photograph on the way from Antannarivo to Fianarantsoa.
Papua New Guinea, Oksapmin Man Rhinoceros Beetle Pinchers, 1983 - This Oksapmin Man wore Rhinoceros beetle pinchers through the two front nose holes. Oksapmin men had five nose holes, two in the front, two on the side and one through the septum.
Thailand, Loei Prov, Chiang Khan Housefront
Turkey, Igdir Prov, Landscape
Slovenia, Cerklje Na Gorenjskem Prov, Doors
Thailand, Ulthai Thani Prov, Rice Harvester
Turkey, Canakkale Prov, Assos Ampitheatre Inscription