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
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Slovenia, Sveti Andraz v Slovenskih Goricah Province, Barnside, 2006, IMG_4953 - A patchwork barn roof.
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Mursi Woman, 2014
Ethiopia, Oromiya Province
The scarification on her body is achieved by cutting the skin and putting ash in the wound.
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Japan, Street Shrine, 1991
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Chile, Natural Hot Springs, 1993 - Not much of a photograph, I'll admit. But I have included this for a reason: because this is one of the only truly natural hot springs I have ever seen. Most of them have some sort of man-made structure around them or are tampered with in some way. I had a few days to kill while waiting for my climbing partner, Rick Taylor, to arrive in Santiago, Chile. I went up for a hike in the mountains to altitudes about 5000m. I came across this magnificent hot springs, complete with a resplendent view.
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PNG, Rain On Sepik, 1983 - Before leaving Frieda Strip, we found an old tarpulin, which we erected to give us shelter from sun and rain. When it rained, the level of the river rose dramatically. Here is a view from our raft as it floats downriver during a downpour. Part of the raft structure is visible.
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Kazakhstan, Leila, 1998 - When my Russian companions and I arrived in Almaty, Kazakhstan, I had a day off. I met Leila in a store, and she helped me pick out a shirt. She was wild and free-spirited. I enjoyed her company. When I had to leave Almaty, she rode as a passenger in my car for a day. We camped out that night; then she had to go back, as my expedition was heading across the Chinese border.
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Slovenia, Ribnica Prov, Ant On Blossom
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UK, West Sussex Prov, Arundel Castle
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Turkey, Igdir Prov, Landscape
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Slovenia, Kranjska Gora Prov, Rock Spires