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
Umbuni, Wife and Children, 1982 Soloman Islands, Malaita Province - 35mm film I think Umbuni was just making fun to make his children laugh.
Slovenia, Bovec Prov, Village Below
Slovenia, Kranj Prov, Peeling Sign
Slovenia, Nazarje Prov, Pastoral Scene
Gough Island, 2006 South Atlantic, Gough Island
Chile, Antofagasta Prov, Salar De Imilac Camp 12
Vietnam, Can Tho Prov, River Houses Night -
Notice the intricate work on the door. It would be nice if these traditions were maintained.
Congo Zaire, Dead Monkeys for Consumption, 1984 - This is a grotesque but realistic photograph of dead monkeys on the Congo River steamboat. Villagers came up in their canoes and sold them to passengers who stored them in the hold of the vessel until we arrived in Kinshasa. A slit was cut in the monkey's tail, then wrapped around its neck, forming a sort of handle. They were then sold in groups.
Argentina, Jujuy Prov, Night Trail On Way To Warai Wasi