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
Estonia, Harjumaa Prov, Tallinn, Street Musician -
Azerbaijan, Gadabay Prov, Old Woman Laughing
Argentina, Beagle Channel, 2006 - This photograph was taken from a ship on the way from Ushuaia to the Falklands, heading east but looking west.
Uganda, Jeff Shea in Ruwenzoris, 1984 - In this photograph, i am walking out of the Ruwenzoris after six days of hiking and a failed attempt to reach Point Margherita, the highest peak in the mountain range. On September 28, 1984 at Ejuku Hut (3962 m) I wrote, "Stoned out of my head here in the most incredible landscape imaginable. Forests of giant groundsels cling (above 12,000 ft.) to soaring peaks. Mist moves in and out of the valleys, thunder occasionally dominates the audible spectrum. Rushing water, waterfalls and creeks crash through valleys."
Latvia, Ogres Prov, Barn Side -
Myanmar, Unknown Prov, Beans
Slovenia, Vipava Prov, Castle
Lithuania, Vilnius Prov, Colorful Lady -_Prov,_Iris,_2009,_IMG_3611-700x1050.jpg)
UK, Croydon (London) Prov, Iris
UK, Rhondda Cynon Taff Prov, House