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
Sigirya Wall Relief 1, 2010
Sri Lanka, Matale Province (District), Sigirya Rock Temple
Slovenia, Kozje Prov, Stream Decoration
Vietnam, An Giang Prov, House Boat
Slovenia, Gornji Petrovci Prov, Corn On Door
Rwanda, Ruhengeri Provinc Silverback Mountain Gorilla with Young, 1984 - When my girlfriend Gabrielle and I went to find the gorillas, I was not properly prepared. The nettles were agonizingly painful. I was given a second pair of pants to cover my legs. Our guides found a group of gorillas who were only newly accustomed to humans. At one point when I raised my camera to take a photograph of this Silverback, he jumped up the forested slope toward me. I fell on my back. He raised his arms to the sides and screamed, putting the fear of God into me! This was a "display," a gorilla's standard warning.
Bangladesh, Kishorenganj Prov, Street Fruit Vendors
Thailand, Chai Nat Province, Palm Trees In Water, 2008, IMG_3158 - 
Indonesia, Sulawesi Selatan Prov, Swamp House
Vietnam, Ninh Binh Prov, Paddlers In The Rain
Slovenia, Kungota Prov, Man Driving Tractor