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, Tabor Prov, Man On Bike
Chile, Antofagasta Prov, Grazing Vicunas
Thailand, Phetchabun Prov, Landscape
China, Guizhou, Old Miao Women, 1995 - In my travels in China, I was amazed at how many different cultural groups there were. I never took tours if I could help it. Discovering places on your own is enriching and more mysterious. These older Miao women looked on as younger, prettier girls dressed in magnificent costumes for the local festivities.
Madagascar, Ilalaka, Sapphire Boomtown, 2003 - The town of Ilakaka was a sapphire boom town and had the appearance of such. Lining the road were shops selling sapphires. As might be expected there were fakes and frauds among the real gems.
Latvia, Tukuma Prov, Mushroom -
Myanmar, Kachin Prov, Landscape
Turkey, Agri Prov, Road
Myanmar, Shan Prov, Detail Bridge
UK, North Somerset Prov, Wild Berries