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
Turkey, Mt Nemrud, 1984 - One of the most interesting historical sites I have seen is Mount Nemrud in central Turkey. One of the things that made is so fascinating was that it was out of the way, a place I had never heard of. Gigantic heads of Greek gods lay on the ground, fallen from their original position atop the stone bodies to which they belonged.
Taiwan, Chiayi County (TW-CYQ) Prov, Geese Farm
Slovenia, Gornji Petrovci Prov, Hay In Garden
Slovenia, Radovljica Prov, Sitters
Nepal, Burying Potatoes, 1984 - I thought it strange that they buried potatoes for the winter, but that is what I was told they were doing. Having first-hand knowledge in places is fraught with the danger that you may not understand what is being told to you or that you are being given incorrect information. On the other hand, first hand experience is more enriching than reading or hearing it from others. Second-hand information has even more pitfalls.
Lithuania, Telsiu Prov, Pretty Cow -
China, Jiangxi Province, Sprayer And Hay, 2008, IMG_9652 - 
PNG, Vista Crest After Wabia, 1983 - Walking in the dense rain forests of New Guinea's Highlands, there are usually few if no views at all. Here, we reached the crest of the trail and could catch a glimpse of the surrounding countryside.
Slovenia, Moravce Prov, Village And Church
England, Windsor Prov, Castle