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
Cambodia, Svaay Rieng Prov, Jars
Azerbaijan, Ismayilli Prov, Farm And Mountains
Vietnam, Quong Tri Prov, Cannon
Taiwan, Penghu Prov, Stone House
Thailand, Lampang Prov, Treed Landscape
Turkey, Eskisehir Prov, Landscape
UK, Sandwell Prov, Steel Bench
Iran, Qom, Golden Mosque, 1984 - This is the Golden Mosque of Qom, Iran. It is one of the Holiest Shrines of Shi'ite Islam. Ramon Baro and I parked across the street and walked to its entrance. On the way back we could not get to the car as an anti-American demonstration passed between us and the landrover. The demonstrators yelled in Farsi. It sounded to me like they were saying, "Marg bar America!" (I was later told this meant, "Down with America.")
Thailand, Maha Sarakham Prov, Sugar Cane Stand
Melting Sea Ice, 2007
Arctic Ocean
For the ice to melt and refreeze annually is normal. But the truth is that the Arctic ice pack is decreasing in size.