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
Vietnam, Nam Dinh Prov, Pork Vendor
Slovenia, Polzela Prov, Insect In Flower
Slovenia, Novo Mesto Prov, Skater
Komodo, Dragon Face On, 2005 - To take this photograph I had to lay on the ground in front of the Komodo Dragon. Though using a telephoto lens, it was still a bit scary. They have been known to eat humans.
Thailand, Mae Hong Son Prov, Landscape
Slovenia, Vransko Prov, Vine Leaf
UK, Northern Ireland, Derry Province, Choking On Oppression, 2008, IMG_5545CU1 - Going to Free Derry can be an emotional experience. One cannot help but be moved by the terrific fight the inhabitants put up in the quest for self-determination.
Slovenia, Ravne Na Koroskem Prov, Modern Housing
Seram, Pisang Bakar, 2006 - Pisang Bakar means Grilled Banana. This species of banana in Seram can be simply thrown into the fire, then eaten, once cooked. It tasted like warm pudding. For days I had felt drained from the exertion of walking in the rain forest. But after eating this, I felt reinvigorated.
Slovenia, Duplek Prov, Corn Bin, 2006 - Corn is a big theme in Slovenia....