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, Bled Province, Man At Festival, 2006, IMG_6381 - A man wearing festive clothing at an event in Bled._Prov,_Monk,_2010,_IMG_4804-700x1050.jpg)
Cambodia, Taakaev (Takeo) Prov, Monk
UK, East Riding Of Yorkshir Prov, Wall Relief
Turkey, Kocaeli Prov, Corn Woman
PH, Sultan Kudarat Province, Dudel, 2008, IMG_9280 - What is that? I asked. Doodle? It is made from rice, purple in color, and it is somewhat sweet and filling. It is sold, hanging like salamis, along the road south of Cotabato.
Thailand, Sukhothai Prov, Ducks
Taiwan, Ilan County Prov, Roadway Bridge
Vietnam, Quang Ngai Prov, Snaggle Toothed Dog
Papua New Guinea, Jeff Shea On Mt Wilhelm Summit, 1983 - I climbed Mt. Wilhelm at night so that I could be on top for the dawn. I got lost on the way, but I managed to reach the summit as the sun rose above the horizon. The sensation of being on the summit instilled in me a love of mountain climbing.
Papua New Guinea, Pig House, 1983 - I had never heard of a "pig house" prior to going to New Guinea. In the Highlands, pig houses were common. Pigs were one of the mainstays of the economy, used for weddings, "compensation", items of trade and even temporary pets. Here, a piglet exits the door.