This website illuminates my life and adventures. My longing for freedom has led me to over 2450 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
Azerbaijan, Barda Prov, Butcher
Germany, Baden-Wurtenburg Province, Traditional Clothes, 2008, IMG_6087 - This Staufen couple said they were celebrating the 1000 year anniversary of a nearby village. The woman sewed all the clothes. She showed me her embroidered stockings. She took me by the hand and led me through their garden, showing me the tomatoes and flowers. Their energy was 100% good and pure.
Latvia, Daugavpils Prov, Industrial Building -
Latvia, Kuldiga Prov, Building -
Slovenia, Prevalje Prov, River
Thailand, Nakhon Si Thammarat Prov, Boat Flags
India, Rajasthani Farmer With Pipe, 1984 - Judith Pollack and I came upon this farmer's village as night was falling. We were given a "de-la" to sleep in, a primitive bed on stilts with a little roof over it. In the middle of the night, we were startled by voices. Fearing attack I looked up. It was the village men planting by moonlight. Here, the farmer smokes a Rajasthani pipe. It was cleverly crafted with a chamber for tobacco, one for water and one for a burning ember.
Cape Verde, Girl Dancing On Beach, 2006 - On the island of Santiago, I saw a group of young people dancing on the beach. I wanted to take a photograph, but I needed a central figure. As I approached with my camera, a young man told me I could not take a photograph of her. A moment later, he waved me towards her. Nothing was said, but I understood: If I wanted a photograph I needed to dance too. With my pack on my back, I danced with her for a half minute, to the delight of those looking on. I needed to catch the next bus to town, to return to the ship on time for departure. I said, in English, since I didn't speak Portuguese, "I've got to go. Now I will take the photograph." She was OK with it. 
Myanmar, Tanintharyi Prov, Portrait Of A Woman
Laos, Houaphan Prov, Two Yao Women