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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Java, Merapi Shadow, 1983 - When I arrived in Java in 1983, one of the first things I did was to climb Mt. Merapi, the fifth most active volcano in the world. Climbing at night allowed this photograph of the shadow of Merapi against the clouds in the first light of dawn.
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Slovenia, Muta Prov, Vine Poles
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Turkey, Sinop Prov, Church
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Chile, Antofagasta Prov, Aguas Calientes Landscape
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Cambodia, Preah Vihear Prov, Walking
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N Ireland, Coleraine Prov, Coastal Village
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Vietnam, Vinh Long Prov, Painted Boat
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Tibet, Everest Summit, Jeff Shea, May 24, 1995, 9 a.m. -
Being on the summit of Mount Everest was a dream. It lasted 40 minutes. During this time of jubilation, the back of my mind was wondering how I was going to get down. The summit is fine and all, but wise mountain climbers have an adage, that the real summit is back down at Base Camp. Fortunately, the weather was good and I made it back alive.
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Taiwan, Tainan County Prov, Country Field
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Slovenia, Zetale Prov, Ramshackle House