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
UK, Rutland Prov, Bridge And Steeple
Slovenia, Trebnje Prov, Abandoned House
Thailand, Chumphon Prov, Holding On
PH, Manila Light Painting 1, 2008, IMG_2277 - A study in the effects of time on light.
Kazakhstan, Mausoleum City, 1998 - On the way across Kazakhstan, we spotted this 'mausoleum city' in the middle of nowhere.
Tanzania, Poached Elephant Carcass, 1984 - This is a sad reminder of the ivory trade's devastation on the elephant population in Africa. The poachers cut out the tusks and left this carcass to rot.
Vietnam, Cao Bang Prov, Incredible Farm
Slovenia, Metlika Prov, Village
Slovenia, Pesnica Prov, Restaurant
Japan, Fukushima Province, Aizu Castle, 2008, IMG_1695rS - Many towns in Japan have castles. They don't look at all like European castles, which are usually made of stone. Japanese castles typically have a moat that is lined with sloping stone walls, but the structure is usually composed largely of wood with great beams and the typically superlative Japanese workmanship and engineering. The Aizu castle here is shown during the few days that the cherry blossoms open. This day was April 17, 2007.