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
N Ireland, Fermanagh Prov, Plowed Field Home
Slovenia, Radece Prov, Placing A Wall
Laos, Louang Namtha Prov, Akha Woman
Ecuador, Steam Train Terminal, 1979 - This photograph was taken from on top of the steam train that still runs from Guayaquil to Riobamba in Ecuador. In 1979, this was an interesting journey, with people piling up their goods on top of the train. In this case you can see a piece of furniture being moved. (110 film resurrected)
Thailand, Krabi Prov, Boat Pla Luang
Slovenia, Nazarje Prov, Village Church
Slovenia, Luce Prov, Snail Down Stalk
Antarctica, Self Portrait On Way To Vinson, 1997 - I am on my way up Mount Vinson. My skis are tied on my back. The day is sunny and cold, good traveling weather.
IN, Riau Province, Batam, Tree, 2008, IMG_2236 - The island of Batam in Indonesia can be reached by ferry in 45 minutes from Singapore. The problem with Batam is the oil slicks that drive over from one of the largest oil processing places in the world, Jurong Island of Singapore. A dip in the water with your knees in the sand for a minute can result in thick black oil sludge sticking to one's body.
Turkey, Kutahya Prov, Night House In Zafertepe Calkoy