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, Phatthalung Prov, Dew Filled Grass
Australia, Lord Howe, Balls Pyramid, Side View, 2001 - Balls Pyramid, shown in this photograph, is the tallest stack in the world, at 562 meters of elevation. A stack is a steep pillar of rock jutting out of the ocean. This lies 13 miles from Lord Howe Island, a possession of Austrailia, 440 miles to the east.
Slovenia, Grosuplje Prov, Fields
Inca Cistern and Silo, 2012 Chile, Antofagasta Province (Región)
Mongolian Woman, 2013 Mongolia, Uvs Province (Aimag)
UK, Cotswolds, 2002 - The Cotswolds are an area of Britain characterized by cobblestone houses. It is picturesque.
Argentina, Jujuy Prov, Flower
Vietnam, Lao Cai Prov, Sapa Girl, Ha - Ha and Cha were friends. They sold weavings. They were happy to have their photo taken. I met them in Sapa, a wonderful place.
Philippines, Romblon Prov, Man With Tattered Clothes
Tanzania, Kilimanjaro Flower, 1984 - My experiences in New Guinea taught me to observe the small beauties in nature, such as these tiny flowers on the slopes of Mt. Kilimanjaro in Tanzania.