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
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Chile, Puerto Williams, 2006 - We passed Puerto Williams during dinner aboard the Alexey Maryshev, on our way to sub Antarctic seas. I rushed out with my camera onto the deck, impressed by the jagged peaks in the sunset.
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Cambodia, Kracheh Prov, Baby Girl
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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.
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Thailand, Samut Prakan Prov, Elephant Statue
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Slovenia, Zelezniki Prov, Pink Blossoms
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Slovenia, Komen Prov, Sunlit Leaf
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Estonia, Saaramae Prov, Dragonfly -
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Bangladesh, Habiganj Prov, Women Traditional Clothes
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Estonia, Saaremaa Prov, Hiumaa From Saaremaa -
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Seram, Kanikeh Man And Mount Binaya, 2006 - If you went to Kanikeh, the people there wear normal clothing. This man put on a chawat to show me the original dress. I did not understand whether the headdress was of his own making or whether it was part of a community custom.