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
Norway, Spitsbergen, Longyearbyen, 2000 - This is the settlement of Longyearbyen on the island of Spitsbergen (Svalbard) off the far north coast of Norway. Spitsbergen is home to an immense amount of wildlife. I took this picture from the plateau above the village. I followed the local advice, which was to carry a gun, in the event of polar bears. A woman had been killed there by one some years earlier.
UK, Swansea Prov, Cranes
Slovenia, Kozje Prov, Stream Decoration
Thailand, Sukhothai Prov, Sitting Figure
UK, Carmarthenshire Prov, Sheep Mating
Laos, Vientiane Prov, Mr. Grasshopper
Bermejo Caiman, 2015 Argentina, Salta Province
Slovenia, Sodrazica Prov, Skater
Turkey, Bitlis Prov, Grasshopper
Turkey, Antalya Prov, Mountains