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, Kampong Chaam Prov, Lotus Flower Saleswoman
Slovenia, Ig Prov, Bee House
Argentina, Beagle Channel, 2006 - This photograph was taken from a ship on the way from Ushuaia to the Falklands, heading east but looking west.
Estonia, Saaremaa Prov, Crater Hole -
Nepal, Dog In Bag, 1984 - I was enamored of the woman who is carrying the dog in the bag in this photograph. I was alone in Katmandu. Judith had left to return home to the Netherlands. Gabrielle invited me to walk near Tarke Gyang, east of Katmandu. I gave up my interest in the woman carrying the dog.
Slovenia, Hrpelje-Kozina Prov, Yellow Blossoms
Cambodia, Preah Vihear Prov, Touching Hair
South Georgia, Salisbury Plain, Penguin Biting Shoe, 2006 - The wildlife on South Georgia seemed unafraid of us. This curious penguin bit at my shoe as I lay on the beach photographing it.
Slovenia, Lukovica Prov, Wood House
Slovenia, Dobrova-Polhov Gradec Prov, Mountain Village