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
Slovenia, Loska Dolina Prov, Village Scene
Papua New Guinea, Kelly On Raft On Sepik, 1983 - We make-shifted a canopy for our raft to protect us from the sun. Kelly stands at the helm.
Ambon, Fish On A Stick, 2007 - This is a typical market scene in Ambon, an island in Maluku, the Spice Islands in the east of Indonesia. In 1999, religious wars saw the Muslims and Christians taking each other's lives for seemingly no other reason than one revenge after another that started by a single attack, allegedly started by agitators from Java. Today, Ambon is relatively peaceful once again. The Ambonese people are friendly, with a casual and playful attitude.
Philippines, Aurora Prov, Washer Woman
Slovenia, Skofja Loka Prov, River Cascade
Slovenia, Sezana Prov, Old Window
Slovenia, Hrpelje-Kozina Prov, Insect Mating On A Flower Closeup
Latvia, Daugavpils City Prov, Icon -
Slovenia, Gornji Petrovci Prov, House Wall Painting
Slovenia, Sentjur Prov, Drying Corn