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
Vietnam, Lao Cai Prov, Falling Terraces
Azerbaijan, Calilabab Prov, Farm Scene
Chile, Antofagasta Prov, Flamencos Aguas Calientes
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. 
Thailand, Phrae Prov, Landscape
PH, Manila, Airport, 2008, IMG_1670 - A photograph of the inside of the Manila Airport, called NAIA, or Ninoy Aquino International Airport. Why do we always name monuments after the rich and famous? Why not, Nepty the Farmer International Airport?
Myanmar, Kayin Prov, Riverboat
Slovenia, Brezice Prov, Downtown
Turkey, Camel Along Road, 1984 - For me as a Westerner, seeing this car swerving to miss a camel was a novelty. I suppose for locals it is fairly common.
Turkey, Afyon Prov, Lake Acigol