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
Cambodia, Otdar Mean Chey Prov, Mine Clearance
UK, Devon Prov, Pastoral Scene
Argentina, Jujuy Prov, Warai Wasi Valley Night, 2010 - Argentina, Jujuy Prov, Night Walk On Way To San Lucas - In 2010, I walked across the South American Altiplano. I pulled a cart with water until I got past the Quebrada de Humahuaca to Tilcara. There, I abandoned my cart. Consulting with a llama keeper, I ventured to find the way across the mountain range leading to the termination point of the Andes. This shot was taken before I bed down for the night on the side of a vast canyon.
Slovenia, Medvode Prov, Wood Bird
East Timor, Aileu Prov, Woman Spitting Betelnut Juice
Slovenia, Majsperk Prov, Bonfire
Myanmar, Kachin Prov, Local Treat, 2009 -
Papua New Guinea, Koroba, Two Wigmen, 1983 - The man on the left plays the Koroba Flute. They said it was used to attract girls. They also used it to amuse themselves while they walked, to avoid boredom. These men are examples of how fit most of the men are. Only the very elderly seemed debilitated. Most men were very strong as a result of constantly walking up and down the incredibly difficult topography of the Highlands of New Guinea. Their toes are splayed out. At first I thought their feet looked odd. Later, I realized that it was my feet that were unnatural, a result of wearing shoes. Their feet were how feet are supposed to be.
Myanmar, Mandalay Prov, Bagan Temple Detail
UK, Cheshire Prov, Knight