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
Japan, Nagano Prefecture, Dam Near Norikura, 2007 - I found this scene to be rather other-worldly, and indeed it might be: as the human race rushes to "progress" - as this dam evidences - it is interesting the things we create. This dam is no doubt useful, and it is certainly interesting architecuturally. But I found it a bit disconcerting that it also seems like it is out of an alien scene, something of the making of a fairy tale in which some great and unfortunate sinister force is at work.
Thailand, Chumphon Prov, Truck Down
Slovenia, Tisina, Bug, 2006 - I took this photograph during a short stop in Tisina Obcina. This girl was fascinated by a small bug on her hand.
Bangladesh, Habiganj Prov, Tall Chimney
England, Surrey Prov, filename
Slovenia, Gornji Grad Prov, Daisy
Turkey, Ardahan Prov, Meandering Stream
Latvia, Ventspils City Prov, Sculpture -
Slovenia, Slovenj Gradec Prov, Dead Porcupine
Turkey, Mardin Prov, Girl