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
N Ireland, Louth Prov, Field
Argentina, Jujuy Prov, San Lucas Kitchen
Taiwan, Penghu Prov, Stone House - Can you rely on the stories of others, or do you think it is better to go out and see and decide for yourself?
UK, Newport Prov, Building Side
Slovenia, Vodice Prov, Field And Mountains
Thailand, Ranong Prov, Passenger Boat
Singapore, Waterfront, 2007 - This photograph shows the area in front of the lion fountain on the water's edge, across from the Fullerton Hotel. It shows the 'armadillo-shaped" building (the municipal auditorium) and the area around the Pan Pacific, Marriott and Pan Pacific Hotels, among others. Singapore is alive at night in this area.
Slovenia, Nazarje Prov, Building Side
Myanmar, Kayin Prov, Riverboat
Congo Zaire, Sweeping Maggots off a Monkey (to Eat), 1984 - This photo is quite hard to believe, but true. The passengers on the Congo riverboat bought monkeys from village vendors who came to us on their canoes. These monkeys were thrown into the (questionably) refrigerated hull without packaging. Maggots infested the monkey carcasses. Rather than throw them away, the thrifty passengers, such as this man here, simply brushed the maggots off the monkeys, took them home, cooked them, then ate them! I was incredulous. I still am!