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
Australia, New South Wales Prov, Kosciusko Summit Shea 7 Summits Flag, 1996 - I walked from a meadow through eucalyptus forests to the top of Mount Kosciusko. It was a delightful walk. This was one of my Seven Summits.
Thailand, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon [Bangkok] Province, We Honor The King, 2008, IMG_4380 - I took this photo while driving at 100 kilometers per hour. Tributes to the king of Thailand are everywhere.
Singapore, Pelican, 2008, IMG_9473 - Like a figure from a ballet.
Latvia, Cesu Prov, Boat Launch -
Easter Island, Buried Moai at Rano Raraku, 1997 - Most photographs one sees of Easter Island's Moai (stone scuptures) show a standing row of them. What was more incredible to me was Rano Raraku. In thiis Easter Island site, there are many Moai which have yet to be unearthed. What makes them amazing is that some, based on the size of the head sticking above the ground, are believed to be far taller than those which are standing. This photograph shows some of the heads sticking above the ground.
Slovenia, Store Prov, Gray Blue Wall
Turkey, Diyarbakir Prov, Fields
Thailand, Rayong Prov, Taro Root Planting
Cambodia, Kampong Chaam Prov, Flower Vendor
Slovenia, Store Prov, Lavender Flower