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
UK, East Sussex Prov, Coast
Cambodia, Taakaev (Takeo) Prov, Chee Chak
Thailand, Suphan Buri Province, Landscape, 2008, IMG_3136 -A rainbow and clouds
Germany, Neuschwanstein, 1990 - Neuschwanstein Castle, south of Munich, may be the most picturesque castle in the world. It was built by Mad King Ludwig, who may have met his end by foul play. Although history books say that he drowned, this may have been at the hands of foes who wanted to put an end to his castle-building. For many years, I promised my grandmother that I would buy this castle for her! We put a photograph of Neuschwanstein on her kitchen wall. The photograph was taken from this vantage point, but I did not realize how difficult it was to reach it. I had to climb down the chasm opposite the castle and then up a rather steep mountainside.
UK, Cheshire Prov, Cheshire Dog
Thailand, Loei Prov, Northern Highway
N Ireland, Louth Prov, Tree Fence
Uganda, Elephant Sign, 1984 - I have only seen one of these in all my travels, although I suspect there are others someplace: an elephant crossing sign. In the 3rd century B.C., in the time of Hannibal, there are believed to have been tens of millions of elephants. Today there are less than 610,000.
Latvia, Aizkraukles Prov, Supermarket Display -
Vietnam, Phu Yen Prov, Monkey