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
Thailand, Narathiwat Prov, Alley
Arirang Mass Games, 2013 North Korea, Pyonganbuk Province
China, Jiangxi Province, Fishing Ducks, 2008, IMG_9668 - 
Singapore, Flamingo, Jurong Bird Park, 2008, IMG_9462 - The Jurong Bird Park of Singapore is said to be one of the finest in the world. A flamingo's neck forms a figure eight.
Taiwan, Keelung County Prov, City Lights Night
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.
UK, Torbay Prov, Coast
Slovenia, Kamnik Prov, Church And Mountain
Mexico, Chiapas, 1993 - I traveled to a small village in the Yucatan to see the life in the countryside. There was a small house where a woman sold hand made fabrics. Her daughter was named Firenze. Someone said she looked sad, but actually she seemed to be a happy girl. This was just a quiet moment while she posed for me.
In her village was a church. I went inside. In the back was an area where musicians kept their instruments. I had never seen some of them before. For example, there was a huge guitar. I felt like I had walked back in time. (4x5 format)
Slovenia, Hrpelje-Kozina Province, Bee In Flower, 2006, IMG_6961 - A bee suspended, body motionless, wings buzzing, collecting nectar.