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
Congo Zaire, Canoe Sunset, 1984 - This photograph was taken on the Congo River, known as the Zaire River in 1984. Villagers constantly canoed to the steamboat to sell their goods, including monkeys, fish and other forms of food.
UK, Bournemouth Prov, Coast
Mexico, Sleeping On The Stairs, 1993 - It seemed sort of a classic pose to be sleeping on a raised sidewalk in the middle of the day. Presumably he had had too much to drink.
USA, Wake Island, Bunker Battle Emplacement
Bismarck Archipelago, Panguna Copper Mine, Bougainville, 1983 - In 1983, Panguna were peaceful. After I left, indigenous rebels seized the mine. A conflict went on for years. The immense size of this mine can be appreciated if (you take a magnifying glass and) note the size of the trucks on the left hand side. These are the same size as the truck in the other photo (Jeff Shea With Panguna Copper Mine Truck) on this site. Bougainville is purported to have the people with the blackest skin on earth.
Slovenia, Bloke Prov, Village
Myanmar, Shan Prov, Man Cart
Slovenia, Sostanj Prov, Wheels
Papua New Guinea, Caterpillar, 1983 - This remarkable caterpillar suddenly appeared on my arm during my walk from Wava to Frieda Top Camp.
Slovenia, Vitanje Prov, Church