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
Slovenia, Solcava Prov, House With Wall Paintings
South Sandwich Is, Chinstrap Penguin Leaping Out Of Water, 2006 - The chinstrap penguins propelled themselves out of the water, leaping like dolphins.
Slovenia, Mezica Prov, Small Village
Chad, Ndjamena, Bullet Ridden Wall, 1990 - I had gone to Chad not long after the civil war. This wall in Ndjamena tells a story unto itself.
Turkey, Manisa Prov, Mosque
Myanmar, Shan Prov, Man Horse Carriage
Morocco, Berber Wedding, 1988 - In 1988, I traveled overland across the Sahara desert. My first stop in Africa on this trip was Morocco. I attempted to climb Mt. Toubkal, the highest mountain in the Atlas Range, but I was unsuccessful because of lack of equipment and an unwilling guide. Spending the night in a Berber village, I was lucky enough to see a local wedding. In this scene, onlookers observe the wedding below while I observe (and photograph) them.
USA, AZ, Grand Canyon, Purple Cactus Flower, 1988 - I descended into the Grand Canyon on foot on a blistering hot day. I camped. I took this shot with a 6mm (2-1/4) Rolleicord.
Lithuania, Telsiu Prov, Blue Tractor -
Vietnam, Long An Prov, River Houses