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
Ascension, Woman Mountain, Surreal Light Clouds 2, 2006 - Here, i stood and watched a similar dance of clouds and shadows, awed by nature's magnificence. Was I dreaming?
N Ireland, Louth Prov, Telephone Poles
Vietnam, Bin Phuoc Prov, Girl
Slovenia, Vuzenica Prov, Forested Mountain
Tanzania, Mjini Magharibi Prov, Zanzibar Coffee Vendor
Azerbaijan, Baki Prov, Ancient Building
Papua New Guinea, Pig House, 1983 - I had never heard of a "pig house" prior to going to New Guinea. In the Highlands, pig houses were common. Pigs were one of the mainstays of the economy, used for weddings, "compensation", items of trade and even temporary pets. Here, a piglet exits the door.
PH, Sultan Kudarat Province, Silver Boys, 2008, IMG_9270 - During the festival, these boys came springing out naked, doing somersaults. The audience cheered.
Myanmar, Tanintharyi Prov, Burmese Beauty
UK, Brent (London) Prov, Young Woman With Black Scarf On Head