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
Estonia, Ida- Virumaa Prov, Socks -
Myanmar, Shan Prov, Roundabout Bridge
Indonesia, Bali, Young Dancer, 2005 - The costumes of the Balinese dancers are stunning. The dancers are often quite young, as in this example. They look much older during the performance, for some reason.
Thailand, Ranong Prov, Boat
Cambodia, Angkor Wat, Aspareses, 1996 - Of all the temples in the world, I would rate Angkor Wat as the finest Although the pyramids of Egypt are the most grand, the reliefs of Angkor Wat are magnificent. They line wall after wall of this grand temple.
Tanzania, Poached Elephant Carcass, 1984 - This is a sad reminder of the ivory trade's devastation on the elephant population in Africa. The poachers cut out the tusks and left this carcass to rot.
Turkey, Artvin Prov, Fishing Ponds
Ocha, Looking to the Sun, 2011 Philippines, Camiguin Province
Lao Cai Woman with Umbrella in the Rain, 2008 Vietnam, Lai Cao Province - 8x10 film
China, Anhui Province, Charm Sales, 2008, IMG_9520 - A man was selling these animal parts as charms. The bear claw was one of them.