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
Easter Island, Moai In Town, 1997 - One of the charms of Easter Island was the Moai in unassuming places such as this one, in the middle of town. The woman I stayed with had a Moai in front of her house.
Slovenia, Dobrna Prov, Countryside
Slovenia, Bovec Prov, Village Through Mirror
Myanmar, Mandalay Prov, Bagan Temple Detail
Namibia, Himba Mother and Child Standing, 2000 - This woman was one of the first Himba we saw. She came walking out of the forest with her child. Her gentle demeanor impressed me. She had a classically beautiful face.
Slovenia, Domzale Prov, Colt
Australia, Kosciusko Meadow, 1996 - When I climbed Kosciusko, my friend, great Australian adventurer, Jon Muir, told me of a nice route to climb it by, which started at -- if I recall -- Kangaroo Flat -- or some such place, and went up through a eucalyptus forest. I wrote: \"about 16 km up 1800m ascent of Mt Kosciusko, my fifth of the 7 summits, took 5 hours exactly from the 15.5 sign, and somewhat over 4 hours back, darkness delayed me, slipped, sprained my ankle many times!, great alpine territoty\". This photo was taken near the top.
Slovenia, Zelezniki Prov, Village
Seram, Orange Butterfly On Finger, 2006 - Everything in Seram fascinated me, including this butterfly.
Bangladesh, Sylhet Prov, Woman Carries Firewood