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
Thailand, Chanthaburi Prov, Roof Detail
Saint Helena, Landscape, 2002 -
Slovenia, Bled Prov, Clarinetist
Thailand, Satun Prov, Wok
Bangladesh, Sherpur Prov, Street Justice - These men, followed by a throng of people, took this older man by force. It was not the first time I have seen this sort of emotional reaction in Bangladesh. On my first visit there in 1983, I barely escaped the wrath of a crowd.
Slovenia, Nova Gorica Prov, River
Papua New Guinea, Tree Kangaroo, 1983 - Among the many surprising sights that I saw in New Guinea was the tree kangaroo. Here, one wrestles with a dog, while children look on delighted. I didn?t even know that such a creature existed. I suppose in truth it is a form of possum.
Ascension, Looking Down, 2002 - We hiked to the high point of Ascension Island. This photograph was taken on the way down. Ascension is occupied by the US and British military. Ascension is an important breeding ground for sea turtles. If you go to the beach at night at the during the breeding season, you can see the turtles lay eggs. We saw them on February 19, 2002
Congo Zaire, Roasted Monkey, 1984 - A grotesque photograph of a roasted monkey. It certainly doesn't appear appetizing to me, but to the Zairois, they seemed to like to eat them. Once I took a taste of boiled monkey for experience's sake, but I wouldn't try it again unless I was starving.
Vietnam, Ha Noi Prov, Posts