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, Skofja Loka Prov, Bee Houses
Bangladesh, Netrakona Prov, Reader - A man relaxes with his paper.
Slovenia, Destrnik Prov, Aging Plaster, 2006 - Finding beauty in the ordinary, or even finding beauty in decay....
Slovenia, Slovenske Konjice Prov, Window
Thailand, Maha Sarakham Prov, Typical Tractor
PH, Lanao Del Sur Province, BananaLeaf Rope, 2008, IMG_9091 - This enormous rope is made from banana leaves. Two men worked a machine which stripped all the water and leafy material, resulting in this beautiful, luminescent rope. I imagine it is later woven into useful form.
Papua New Guinea, Village Long Houses From Air, 1983 - This photograph shows the layout of the village near Lake Kutubu.
Bangladesh, Kishorenganj Prov, Male Basket Pots
Myanmar, Unknown Prov, Water Scene
Vietnam, Vinh Long Prov, Boathouse Window