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
Myanmar, Unknown Prov, Boat Detail
A Composite of a Satellite Image and Venezuelan Topographic Maps.
Shows the route up the Ichúm River and far point reached in 2014. Jaguar Falls is marked north of far point reached.
Ireland, Road To McGillicuddy Reeks, 1988 - The highest mountains in Ireland are called McGillicuddy Reeks, and of course I was compelled to at least go and take a look at them, one misty morning.
Azerbaijan, Ganca Prov, Landscape
Laos, Champassak Prov, Tribeswoman
Falkland Is, Pheasant Pair, 2002 - These gorgeous birds were in a grassy area on the water in Stanley, Falkland Islands. Diary entry: I walked back on a perfect afternoon, sun, wind, the sound of the church bells ringing for minutes, many Upland Goose near cemetery, distant mountains across the bay. It was so lovely, I thought, "All the things in life which are really valuable are not countable."
Sao Tome, Canoes On Coast, 2000 - Canoes followed the coast. I looked down from the road far above.
Turkey, Kirklareli Prov, Apartments
Turkey, Malatya Prov, Landscape