This website illuminates my life and adventures. My longing for freedom has led me to over 2450 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
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South Georgia, Gold Harbor, Penguin Buddha, 2006 - Because of the position of its mate, this King Penguin appears to have a belly like a Buddha.
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Latvia, Riga City Prov, Bottle Of Love - This is not an ordinary bottle of juice. I was with an extraordinarily beautiful woman, Claudina. You will meet her later. She was in love with me, to my amazement. Ten years earlier, I saw her for a moment. She was with her boyfriend. I asked her girlfriend if I could get her number. I wrote to her and called her but never reached her. Ten years later, I got an email from her. We traveled together. In a cafe in Riga, she explained to me why she loved an ordinary guy like me. She said it was not what was on the exterior, but what was on the inside, like that bottle in the photo, she said. The juice was delicious. I finally understood. Sort of.
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Myanmar, Shan Prov, Eng Girl On Trail
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Slovenia, Sodrazica Prov, Skater
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Turkey, Kocaeli Prov, Containers
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UK, Torbay Prov, Coast
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Iran, Esfahan, Mosque Tiles, 1984 - The mosques in Esfahan are famous for their remarkable tiles. This photograph illustrates the brilliance of the architecture, workmanship and superlative tiles.
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Ireland, Wicklow Prov, Ave Maria
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Slovenia, Braslovce Prov, Inchworm
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Slovenia, Kobilje Prov, Fishing