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
Kiribati, Phoenix Islands, Canton Atoll, 2001 - After spending the day on the desolate and abandoned Canton Atoll, we set sale south towards Orona Atoll just before September 11, 2001. As dusk settled in, birds swarmed the cliffs outside of the shark-infested bay where we'd moored.
Myanmar, Unknown Prov, Boat -
USA, Guam, Mountains
Slovenia, Zagorje Ob Savi Prov, Village
Turkey, Usak Prov, Field
I have yet to identify this bird. This photos highly enhanced to bring out the color in the feathers. It appears dark blue and white in real life. I've been trying to take photos of this bird for about 8 years but it's always too skiddish and flies away. In Tajikistan, however, I was finally able to get close!
Papua New Guinea, Gera Boys, 1983 - These boys were from Gera village, which is located just outside Kundiawa. It was the first village I stayed in on the island of New Guinea.
Slovenia, Zelezniki Prov, Village
Philippines, Palawan Prov, Waterfall
USA, Guam, Aerial Mountains