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
Egypt, Luxor Obelisk, 1984 - Obelisks originated in ancient Egypt, often used at the entrance to tombs and embellished with hieroglyphs. This fantastic example is in Luxor.
Vietnam, Can Tho Prov, Boat Vendor
UK, Bridgend Prov, Churchyard
USA, Alaska, Denali Night Walk, 1993 - On our last night on our Mount Denali climb, Fred Zalokar, Sean Crom and I walked all night to get back to the landing strip on the glacier. Here we traverse frozen, crevasse-ridden fields under the moonlight.
Cambodia, Svaay Rieng Prov, Temple Elephants
Slovenia, Dobrepolje Prov, Running Girl
Komodo, Dragon Face On, 2005 - To take this photograph I had to lay on the ground in front of the Komodo Dragon. Though using a telephoto lens, it was still a bit scary. They have been known to eat humans.
Man with Fancy Belt, 1997 Romania, Transylvania - 6x6cm color film
Vietnam, VinhLong Prov, Boat Girl
Turkey, Giresun Prov, Turkish Dinner