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
Papua New Guinea, Wava, 1983 - This is the village of Wava just northwest of Tekap. I woke up in the morning and everything was veiled in mist.
Chile, Antofagasta Prov, Route Day 2 Of Altiplano Walk
Vietnam, Lao Cai Prov, Gold Dragonfly
Slovenia, Rogasovci, Sunset Over Village, 2006 - In Slovenia, I made it a point to take at least three photographs in every one of the 193 obcina I visited: one of the land, one of the people and one an artful photo of my own choosing. I arrived in Rogascovci just at dusk, somewhat discouraged that I had missed the light. An incredible red sun appeared as it lowered onto the horizon. Rushing out of the car, I pulled my lens out to 350mm and took several shots. Just then, hundreds of birds sailed across the sky.The moral of this experience for me was to pursue dreams to their end and never to be discouraged to keep trying. (This photo is not touched up at all.)
Nepal, Sunset Near Everest, 1983 - The first time I went to Nepal's Solu Khumbu region, I walked to Everest Base Camp. I was coming back and it grew dark, and I got lost on the glacier. I came over an ice hill and saw this sunset. Although cold and in danger of freezing, I took out my camera and took this photograph. Fortunately, I found my way back to the Yeti Tea Shop.
Cambodia, Krong Kaeb Prov, Young Woman
This gorge can be seen on the way from Dushanbe to Khorug in Gorno-Badakhshan. See the road to the right of this photograph. There is a serious danger of rock fall. You pass under cliffs. It is spectacular in the winter.
Slovenia, Velika Polana Prov, Upside Down Duck
Turkey, Adana Prov, Tea Shop
Myanmar, Mandalay Prov, Bagan Temple Detail