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, Sentjur Pri Celju Prov, Wall Inset
Slovenia, Hrastnik Prov, Country Scene
Slovenia, Gorenja vas-Poljaneo Prov, Planting
Cambodia, Prey Veaeng Prov, Basket Bicycles
Cambodia, Kampong Chaam Prov, Tarantula Snacks For Sale
Norway, Spitsbergen, Mother And Chick Eider Ducks, 2007 - In the month of July on the island of Spitsbergen, the sun never sets. It rolls around the sky in a circular 360 degree fashion. Since there is no night, our habits change. I was on the way to my tent when I stopped to take photos of animals at 4 a.m. I was so impressed, I went back and fetched my 500 mm lens. I sat and delighted taking photographs of the ducks and the terns. I never knew ducks could be so flexible with their wings. But the Eider Ducks taught me differently, as is evidenced in this photograph. (Ref: Birds.)
An excerpt from my 2013 “Paragua River Expedition” Explorers Club Report. At the time of this printing, the 2014 report has not yet been published.
Vietnam, TienGiang Prov, BoatHouseScene
Nepal, Festival of Holi, Ed Gets Color Bombed, 1984 - Every year in India and Nepal they celebrate the Festival of Holi, or Festival of Colors. Here our friend Ed from Holland stands, a victim of children hurling "color bombs." It is simply colored powder.
Myanmar, Shan Prov, Huts