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
Thailand, Narathiwat Prov, Complex Wall
Nepal, Yeti Tea Shop, 1983 - Here is a simple photograph, a small sign indicating a tea shop near Kala Patar in the Solo Khumbu. Notably, the name of the tea shop is the "Yeti." Yeti is the local name for what we know as the Abominable Snowman. Ancient lore in this part of the world refers to the Yeti. (Supposedly, in Pangboche, not far from this tea shop, there was a Yeti scalp on display!) Many people, including Judith, the Dutch woman who I wooed there, believe in the Yeti to this day. Note the sign. This is the way to Everest Base Camp.
Slovenia, Sodrazica Prov, Two Walking Women
Madagascar, Rickshas, 2003 - I was surprised to see rickshas in this small town on the way back to Antanarrivo.
Latvia, Daugavpils Prov, Church Repair ZZZZ -
Norway, Svalbard, Landscape, 2007 - This photo was taken as our Euro-American North Greenland Expedition 2007 flew back to Longyearbyen from Greenland. It shows the pristine magnificence of Spitsbergen. (IMG_2925)
Azerbaijan, Qobustan Rayon, Landscape
Faroe Islands, Village, 2000 - The Faroe Islands, a dependency of Denmark, were a delightful surprise. They were very green, and the villages were picturesque. It was quite and uncrowded there.
Slovenia, Velike Lasce Prov, Bee On Flower
Lithuania, Klaipedos Prov, Highway -