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, Corum Prov, Night Onion Vendor
Cambodia, Otdar Mean Chey Prov, Bath Behind Cafe
Cambodia, Banteay Mean Chey Prov, Captive Ducks
Seram, Large Tree, 2006 - I spent the entire month of October 2006 searching the rain forests of Seram for a lost tribe. Here (next to last right) I stand with my porters on the way from Waiputihputih to Kanikeh. This photo shows how large the tree trunks can get, spreading their trunks wide to stabilize their short root systems.
Cambodia, Mondol Kiri Prov, Green Tomato
Central African Republic, Pygmy Girl In Grass Skirt, 2000 - This young woman was from Bayanga area. Note the scarification on her arm.
Seram, Gaharubuaya Tree, 2006 - The Gaharabuaya tree grows flowers out of its trunk. I hypothesized that perhaps seeds drop in pockets on its bark but I was assured that from the time it is a sapling, this tree has flowers on its trunk. The Gaharubuaya tree is not to be confused with the Gahurua tree, a different species used for the aroma of its wood. This tree was on the path from Waiputihputih to Roho on the island of Seram.
Thailand, Yala Prov, Milk Tea
Myanmar, Yangon Prov, Temple Monks
South Georgia, Salisbury Plain, White Fur Seal, 2006 - Every so often, a white baby fur seal is born, even though their normal color is dark.