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
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Tanzania, Buzzard Spreading Wings, 1990 - Vultures follow the migrating wildebeests, as the lions always ensure carrion.
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Myanmar, Kachin Prov, Detail River Scene
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Papua New Guinea, Koroba, Two Wigmen, 1983 - The man on the left plays the Koroba Flute. They said it was used to attract girls. They also used it to amuse themselves while they walked, to avoid boredom. These men are examples of how fit most of the men are. Only the very elderly seemed debilitated. Most men were very strong as a result of constantly walking up and down the incredibly difficult topography of the Highlands of New Guinea. Their toes are splayed out. At first I thought their feet looked odd. Later, I realized that it was my feet that were unnatural, a result of wearing shoes. Their feet were how feet are supposed to be.
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Myanmar, Kachin Prov, Detail Temple Scene
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Thailand, Loei Prov, Chiang Khan Housefront
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Greenland, Warming Island, off coast of Liverpool Land, Camp And Middle Finger Pyramid, 2006 - The pyramid in this finger is the high point of the middle finger of Warming Island. Our camp is shown below in mulitcolored tents. This photo was taken looking north at sunset.
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South Sandwich Is, Green Seal Rookery, 2006 - When we arrived at Saunders Island, we were told we could not land due to lack of suitable access for a zodiac. I begged to differ, but I was not in charge. There were many fur seals and penguins on the shore. Even though I didn't land, doing a Zodiac cruise along the shores afforded views not possible from land.
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UK, Gwynedd Prov, Mountain Landscape
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Thailand, Sa Kaeo Prov, Temple Wall
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Thailand, Nan Prov, River Scene