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, Loska Dolina Prov, Village Scene
Uganda, Ruwenzori Mountains in Distance, 1984 - This shot was taken from near Ibanda, a village which serves as a portal to the Ruwenzori range (which is shown in the distance). We found guides in Ibanda to take us into the mountains. The guides were not motivated to go to the summit. This was partly, no doubt, because of a lack of equipment. We made it as far as Elena Hut at 4584 meters of elevation, still 535 meters from the summit (Pic Marguerite, at 5119 meters).
Philippines, Rizal Prov, Laguna De Bay
Congo Zaire, Goma, Zairoise, 1987 - I went into a bar in the sleepy town of Goma, long before the ethnic cleansing took place over a decade later. The Africans had a natural affinity for dancing. I was invited to join in, but, shy, I remained seated. I expressed interest in this young woman. Her hair is in the style popular at the time. I theorized that the spiky hair-do of the Zairoise, or women of Zaire, was not just a fad, but a tradition for centuries. I still do not know if was right. 
Nepal, Lhotse-Everest in Sunset, 1983 - This photograph was taken from Tengboche monastery at sunset. In front is the face of Lhotse, the 4th highest peak in the world. The third peak over to the right is actually Everest. Because of the fact it is further away, it appears smaller. The Lhotse face is still unclimbed.
Cambodia, Krong Pailin Prov, Girl And Brother
Slovenia, Kranjska Gora Prov, Rock Spires
Azerbaijan, Bilasuvar Prov, Shepherd
Turkey, Artvin Prov, Landscape
Slovenia, Dravograd Prov, Woman With Scythe