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
South Georgia, Salisbury Plain, Penguins Couple, 2006 - These two penguins perform a mating ritual with each other.
Cambodia, Kampong Thum Prov, Duck Kitchen
Papua New Guinea, Strickland Gorge, 1983 - On the second day of walking from Lake Kopiago, we came out of the forest and crossed the Strickland Gorge. The Strickland Gorge amazed me with its beauty.
Vietnam, Lao Cai Prov, Red Dragonfly
Vietnam, Ba Ria-Vung Tau Prov, Rice Field
UK, North Lincolnshire Prov, Tree
Myanmar, Mandalay Prov, Bagan Temple
Peru, Lilly, Gary Cappa, Monyo And Jeff Shea, 1979 - In 1979, I went on my second great adventure: travelling mostly by land from the USA to Argentina. Gary and I met Lilly and Monyo from Lima. Lilly was his girlfriend and Monyo was mine. They treated us like kings. The only problem was that, being a good Catholic girl, I never "knew" Monyo in the 'biblical sense.' Gary complained of the same problem with Lilly. They were affectionate but it only went so far. After I returned to the USA, Monyo's letters seemed to indicate a greater willingness, but I never saw her again. Monyo's name was really Mono with a tilde over the n. (Photo 110 format from Jeff Shea Travel Archives)
Vietnam, Phu Tho Prov, Night River
Bent-Up Old Wigman, 1983
Papua New Guinea, Southern Highlands Province, Koroba - 35mm Kodachrome film