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
Slovenia, Dobrna Prov, Girl With Golden Hair Closeup
Bangladesh, Kishorenganj Prov, Street Scene
Congo Zaire, Children, 1984 - This was taken on my first visit to the Congo, then known as Zaire. I was impressed by how happy the children seemed. I realized then that material wealth was not a guarantee of happiness; ironically, it seemed that children smiled and laughed more in poor places than in rich.
N Ireland, Coleraine Prov, Coastal Village
Turkey, Tekirdag Prov, Dusk Road
Argentina, Aconcagua And Base Camp, 1993 - The base camp and mountain are picturesque in the afternoon sun. This site is reachable after a 25-mile hike up the Horcones Valley. It was two days and a night up and a full day's walk on the way back.
Slovenia, Murska Sobota Prov, Slovenian Feed
UK, Leicestershire Prov, British Flag
Dola Shopkeeper, 1984
India, Rajasthan Province (State), Dola - 35mm film Pratabgaard shopkeeper, proud of his amputated leg, with fort behind.
PNG, Kubkain Villagers Arrive In Their Canoes,1983 - In our last days rafting down the Sepik, Kelly and I were surrounded by 14 canoes from the village of Kubkain. On their approach, I felt afraid, but the villagers were friendly, not hostile, and they invited us to spend the night in their village, which we did.