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
Vietnam, Yen Bai Prov, Fruit
Slovenia, Ivancna Gorica Prov, Farm Land
USA, San Francisco After A Storm, 2005 - There was a big storm. We ate our dinner out because there was no power in the house. When we came home, I marveled at this beautiful scene.
Japan, Hozanji Temple, 1991 - In my first visit to Japan, Megumi, a housewife whom I met at a train station, took me to Jewel Mountain Temple, Hozanji, in Ikoma, in the vicinity of Nara. The day was misty. When I saw this scene, I was overwhelmed by the beauty. I set my tripod at its maximum extension and took this color transparency with my 4x5 camera.
Iraq, Portrait Of A Girl, 2000 - The young women in Iraq were often comely, exhibiting an uncomplicated loveliness.
Estonia, Laanemaa Prov, Sea Sky -
Turkey, Cappadocia, Gnome Caps, 1984 - Cappadocia in Turkey was one of the most interesting places I ever visited. Over 150 churches have been built into the fairy-tale like pinnacles.
Argentina, Hail Bigger Than A Golf Ball, 1993 - I have been telling people about this story for years, but I don't think they really get it. On the way to climb Aconcagua from Mendoza, Argentina, there was a hail storm. Look at the size of the hail stones!! Truly, there were leaves and small branches all over the ground. It seems to reason that this kind of hail storm could easily kill animals and even people!
Map of Northeast Portion of New Guinea
My 39-day Walk Out of the Highlands of New Guinea is shown in red on the map. The solid red represents 29 days on foot. The red/yellow band indicates the 10-day portion of the journey down the Frieda and Sepik Rivers on a raft made of logs tied together with “canta” (jungle vine).”
Myanmar, Shan Prov, Farmers