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
World Map with the Altiplano shown in red Chile-Peru-Bolivia
Slovenia, Bled Province, Flutist, 2006, IMG_6376 - The flawless pure skin of a young Slovenian clarinetist.
Taiwan, Penghu Prov, Stone House - A typical stone house combines classical Chinese features with local flair.
DK, Greenland, North Coast, Musk Ox, 2007, IMG_4877CU1 - I saw about twenty Musk Oxen on the north coast of Greenland. The one in this photograph fled as we approached. I later searched for him. In this scene, he noticed my presence. I stood as still as I could. I was told by the pilot that the Musk Ox were more dangerous than the polar bears.
Turkey, Agri Prov, Spice Salesman
Slovenia, Dobrna Prov, Old Stylized Chair
Tent with Chariot under Stars, 2010
Argentina, Jujuy Province
Walk Across the South American Altiplano 2010
In this photograph, I lay in my tent, a mere silhouette. To the right is my chariot, which I used to pull water across the Altiplano of South America. In this time exposure, the stars are shown as trails in the sky, a result of the turning of the earth.
Slovenia, Polzela Prov, Insect In Flower
Thailand, Sa Kaeo Prov, Cane Worker Portrait
Nepal, Tengboche Monastery, 1983 - This photograph was taken above Tengboche monastery in the fall of 1983 during the Mani Rimdu festival. One night, I could not fall asleep in my bed within the monastery. I looked out the paned windows at the moon. Inspired, I put on my thin down jacket and climbed to this point above the monastery. The vast Solo Khumbu valley glowed in the moonlight, with its cirque of fantastic mountains: Everest, Ama Dablam, Lhotse, Kantega. Just then, in the middle of the night, the monks blew their long horns, sending a bellowing echo into the infinite night. It was a moment to remember, a moment when the consciousness was opened and the world galvanized into a single, pure and beautiful godhead.