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
Philippines, Albay Prov, Volcano
Turkey, Dogubayazit, 1984 - After crossing the Iranian border into Turkey, I came to the town of Dogubeyazit in eastern Turkey. The Ishak Pasha Palace of Dogubeyazit is shown here.
Cambodia, Krong Kaeb Prov, Miniature Temple
Slovenia, Vodice Prov, Field And Mountains
Romania, Generations, 1997 - A few months before I took this photograph I had driven through Romania. I fell in love with Transylvania, with it rolling fields. It seems so suitable for walking, and I yearned to get out of the car. Shortly after I planned a walk. I purchased a used Rolleiflex in Munich. Carrying all my gear in a minimal pack, and toting the camera and a small tripod, I set off on foot from Cluj Napoca and walked by compass point to Brasov. On the way, I stopped to take this photograph of children and their grandmothers, generations apart.
Walking in Transylvania was spectacular. I walked through fields, forests, across streams, always following my compass. The people were friendly.
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Turkey, Nevsehir Prov, Cappadocia Zelve,2008,IMG_8138-700x499.jpg)
Vietnam, Son La Prov, Six Legged Albino Cow(!), 2008 - This is just an optical illusion, one cow behind the other. But they are indeed both albino.
France, Mont St. Michel, 2003 - Mont St. Michel is a must to see. It is a place that inspires. It inspired my song Feast of Love, and its adjunct Mont St. Michel. 
Slovenia, Sentjur Prov, Grasshopper And Child Finger
UK, West Sussex Prov, Couple