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
USA, San Francisco After A Storm, 2005 - There was a big storm. We ate our dinner out because there was no power in the house. When we came home, I marveled at this beautiful scene.
Greenland, Warming Island, off coast of Liverpool Land, Dennis Schmitt Leads Across Glacier, 2006 - On the afternoon of Sept 9. 2006, after the storm, Dennis leads a walk across the glacier to a point just above the new strait marking the birth of the world's newest island, a result of Global Warming.
UK, Shropshire Prov, Lone Tree
UK, Saint Helena, Tristan Da Cunha, Village, 2002 - This is Tristan Da Cunha, the "capital city" of the island of Tristan Da Cunha. It is a small village.
Lithuania, Panevezio Prov, Field And Hay - B W
Slovenia, Dobrova-Polhov Gradec Prov, Jakica The Goose
Thailand, Phatthalung Prov, Monolithic Landscape
Vietnam, Ha Nam Prov, Night Shop
San Blas, San Blas Woman, 2000 - San Blas is one of the more interesting places in the Caribbean. The Cuna Indian women dress colorfully, including wearing gold rings through their noses and enormous gold earrings. The San Blas Islands are just off the coast of Panama, accessible by small aircraft from Panama City. I conjectured that in ancient times before missionaries, the women painted the mole design on their naked bodies.
Vietnam, Hung Yen Prov, Brick Factory