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, Trzic Prov, Woman Walking
Myanmar, Yangon Prov, Temple
Thailand, Phatthaya Prov, Pattaya Beach
Thailand, Loei Prov, Srichiang Kan Soi Street
Ecuador, Atop The Steam Train, 1979 - In 1979 I had the pleasure of riding on the top of the steam train from Guayaquil to Riobamba in Ecuador. This train is unusual, as there is a place where it climbs a cliff with the use of switchbacks. Here, is a view from the top of the train as we head up a verdant valley.
N Ireland, Moyle Prov, Shoreline
Vietnam, Tuyen Quang Prov, Night Salon
Guanabo Girl, 1998
Cuba, Guanabo Province - 8x10 film
Tibet, Shigatse Buddha, 1998 - In the monastery in Shigatse, Tibet, there is an enormous golden buddha. it is spectacular to behold! I visited this monastery for the second time three years after my Everest climb, on the way to Everest Base Camp, having driven with my Russian team all the way from St. Petersburg, Russia.
Thailand, Ulthai Thani Prov, Water Sprayer