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
Slovenia, Vuzenica Prov, Road Through Village
Azerbaijan, Apples In Car, 2000 - This enterprising man was determined to take full advantage of the space his car had to offer in his effort to transport apples. Our car followed him for some time. When he pulled over, I asked him for a photo. I think he was proud of his achievement.
China, Yunnan Prov, Yi Girls
Inca Lookout, Camp 16, 2012
Chile, Antofagasta Province (Región)
Walk Across the Atacama Desert 2012 - Published in Esquire Magazine April 2014
Antarctica, Mountains Near Patriot Hills, 2001 - This mountain scene depicts the pristine appearance of Antarctica. There are countless unclimbed peaks. Note, for example, the large rock wall to the left.
Estonia, Harjumaa Prov, Tallinn, Street Musician -
N Ireland, Ards Prov, Strollers Sidewalk
Falkland Is, Black-browed Albatross Feeding Young, 2006 - When I first saw these birds, I thought that they were a pair of adults communicating. I later learned that the young albatrosses cannot fly at all, and they grow as big as, or even bigger than their parents. The young bird is stranded, as it cannot fly. The parent fishes, then brings it back to the young. The fish is expelled from the parent's throat into the expectant chick open bill.
Slovenia, Kamnik Prov, Church And Mountain
Vietnam, Yen Bai Prov, Cabin