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
Myanmar, Shan Prov, Roundabout Bridge
Thailand, Nan Prov, White Pampus
Route Map Across the Atacama, 2012
Chile, Antofagasta Province (Región)
In 2012, I walked across the Atacama desert. For the first nine days, I was accompanied by writer/journalist John H. Richardson. This trip was designed to link the coast of South America at Antofagasta, Chile to Socaire, my starting point two years earler on my walk across the South American Altiplano. (See song Over for further explanation.) John and I pulled carts with water in them. Lots of water. We each started with 140 liters, which weighs 140 kilograms or 308 pounds of water in each cart. As soon as we hit sandy road, much of this was jettisoned. John and I had philosophical discussions on the way.
Slovenia, Turnisce Prov, Bird With Feathered Feet
Thailand, Uthai Thani Province, Field Worker, 2008, IMG_3266 - The lot of half the world. Farming. Hard work. Low pay. The profession of the ages, by which we all live.
Slovenia, Bovec Prov, Mountainscape
Papua New Guinea, Eclipse Sepik River Area, 1983 - I experienced my first eclipse when I was at Frieda Strip on the Frieda River. Everything was cast in an other-worldly light.
Myanmar, Shan Prov, Carry Yoke
Kazakhstan, Mausoleum City, 1998 - On the way across Kazakhstan, we spotted this 'mausoleum city' in the middle of nowhere.
Slovenia, Cerkno Prov, Country Scene