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
Tibet, Everest, Altitiudes Of North Ridge Route, 1995 -
This chart shows the sequence that I used to climb Mount Everest over a period of six weeks of acclimitization. High altitude's low oxygen content shocks the body into producing more red blood cells. But the body cannot recuperate at high altitude. This means you have to descend and rest, then go higher again, then descend again.
Cameroon, Village Celebration, 1989 - On my way through Cameroon, I came upon this village gathering. The men played home made instruments. They made antics as they made music.
Singapore, Snow Owl, Singapore Zoo, 2008, IMG_9494 - The snow owls sits motionless in this make-believe winter at the Singapore Jurong Bird Park.
Slovenia, Bled Prov, Castle Above Water
Norway, Buskerud Province, Norway At 1a.m. In July, 2008, IMG_6169 - The night sky was marvelous and mysterious, seething in a wondrous shimmering, like tentacles of a powerful god of light.
Cambodia, Kampong Chaam Prov, Tarantula Snacks For Sale
Turkey, Malatya Prov, Landscape
Vietnam, An Giang Prov, Wok Fire
Slovenia, Sentjur Pri Celju Prov, Church
Haiti, Les Cayes Province, Creole Rope Maker, IMG_4881 -This woman and her sister were caring for a large swath of hemp rope, no doubt on its way to market.