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
Estonia, Jogevamaa Prov, Trees -
Thailand, Si Sa Ket Prov, Bicyclist
Vietnam, Lao Cai Prov, Gold Dragonfly
USA, AZ, Grand Canyon, Cactus Hair, 1988 - This is a close-up of the purple cactus shown in another photograph on this site. Nature small and large is amazing.
Japan, Fukushima Province, Aizu, Cherry Blossom Walk, 2008, IMG_1690 - If you go to Japan enough, you are bound to happen upon the day when the cherry blossoms open. If you are lucky enough, this may also happen when the sun is shining, and there is a light wind, carrying them into the air and onto the ground. This day happened to be drizzly!
Azerbaijan, Ismayilli Prov, August Tree
PH, Lanao Del Sur Province, Shawled Girl, 2008, IMG_9081 - This shawled girl had beautiful lips. She didn't appear so serious when she laughed.
Tibet, Everest, Ice Castles On Way To Advanced Base Camp, 1995 -
Thailand, Uttaradit Prov, Captive Pig
Nepal, Ama Dablam, 1983 - Ama Dablam is said to be one of the most beautiful mountains in the world. It was on the back of the Nepali one rupee note. I met a man who had just climbed this peak, a difficult climb at that. He had slipped and saved his life by reaching out and grabbing a rock on his way down. I asked him why he risked his life. His reply stuck with me to this day. He said that after an experience like that, his life was worth ten times more. Many years later I was able to have a similar sensation. Risking my life on Everest was like going through a portal into a new reality. Life is not always about being safe. Doing things without a "safety net" could be a growth experience. This is not only true about climbing. This principle can be applied to daily life and to emotional experience, like allowing oneself to fall in love.
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