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
Israel, Southern Prov, Masada At Night Blue Walls
Slovenia, Skofljica Prov, Garbage Bin
Tribal Woman with Ax, 2010 Laos, Phongsaly Province (Khoueng) Worldwide Photo Project - Laos
Seram, Trunk Loreng Tree, 2006 - The Loreng Tree has bark that looks like army camouflage, from whence it derives its name. It has a remarkable appearance. This photograph was taken on the path between Waiputihputih and Roho. It is abundant in the rain forest of this area of Seram.
Turkey, Kilis Prov, Castle
Turkey, Bitlis Prov, Ahlat'in Tarihcesi
Latvia, Bauskas Prov, Windmill -
Seram, Galopa Flower, 2006 - The Galopa flower is my vote for the world's most beautiful flower. This photograph shows a young galopa flower. They grow to be even more spectacular. They are found in the forests of Maluku Province in Eastern Indonesia. This specimen was photographed between the villages of Ilela Mariena and Kanikeh, deep in the high forest on the island of Seram, accessible only on foot a minimum of two full, long days' walk from the nearest trunk road. 
Vietnam, Lai Chau Prov, Many Terraces
Latvia, Saldus Prov, Industrial Towers -