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
Vietnam, An Giang Prov, Duck Home
Vietnam, Soc Trang Prov, Temple Bird Release
Nepal, Porters, 1983 - This photo, taken on my walk back from Lukla to Jiri, depicts the life of the porters in Nepal. Unlike Sherpas basking in the glory of Everest expeditions, the common porter's life is a hard one, with poor pay and long hours of back-breaking work.
Cambodia, Svaay Rieng Prov, Arch
Azerbaijan, Tovuz Prov, Horse
Slovenia, Solcava Prov, Soccer
Vietnam, Khanh Hoa Prov, Fishing Basket
USA, Wake Island, Beach
Greenland, Warming Island, off coast of Liverpool Land, Camp And Middle Finger Pyramid, 2006 - The pyramid in this finger is the high point of the middle finger of Warming Island. Our camp is shown below in mulitcolored tents. This photo was taken looking north at sunset.
Vietnam, Hung Yen Prov, House Fishing Boat