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, Trbovlje Prov, Lovers Closeup
Argentina, Jujuy Prov, Hats
Latvia, Talsu Prov, Beach -
UK, Poole Prov, Windsurfers
Seram, Kanikeh Man, 2006 - This man dressed up in this traditional costume for me to take a photograph. I thought his headdress was something of his own individual invention. The following year, in the museum in Ambon, I saw the same headdress and realized it was the long-standing tradition of Kanikeh.
Myanmar, Yangon Prov, Golden Budda
Tibet, Everest, View From Base Camp, North East Ridge And West Ridge,1995 -
This is a wider view from Rongbuk Base camp. Mount Everest is in the center. Its West Ridge is on the right of the photograph.
N Ireland, Down Prov, Mansion Close
Galapagos, Male Frigate Bird, 1997 - There were so many birds nesting in some places on the Galapagos that we had to avoid stepping on them. Here a male frigate bird displays his attractive gular sac.
Slovenia, Miklavz na Dravskem Polju Province, Fields, 2006 - Tilled fields are one of the hallmarks of hardworking Slovenia. It was not uncommon to see old woman who's backs were not straight out in their gardens at dusk, continuing to work.