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
Nepal, Eden Hashish Centre, 1983 - This poster was made in 1973. I bought it in 1984. The Eden Hashish Shop was no longer in business, a casualty of a growing international consensus against marijuana. Still, in 1984 in Jaipur, India, marijuana, hashish and even opium were sold openly in the streets. I was told that the vendors of these materials were authorized by the government.
Slovenia, Podcetrtek Prov, Crooked Door
Latvia, Ogres Prov, Dammed River -
Thailand, Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya Prov, Lotus Blossoms
N Ireland, Down Prov, Fishing Boat Tree Tower
PNG, First Moments On Raft, Wara Wagi, 1983 - Sam, the villager from Ok Esai who built the raft that I used to travel down the Sepik, accompanied me down the first streches of the river to Frieda Strip, a landing area on the Frieda River for a geologic mining company. After that Sam walked back. This photo was taken in fhe first few minutes of a 10-day raft trip that started on the Wara Wagi (Wagi River) to the Frieda River and finally to the Sepik, Papua New Guinea's main river in the northern watershed.
Bangladesh, Habiganj Prov, Women Traditional Clothes
Myanmar, Shan Prov, Silver Paluang Girl Bathing
Philippines, Sulu Prov, Woman
UK, Denbighshire Prov, Rainbow Fence