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
Lao Cai Woman with Umbrella in the Rain, 2008 Vietnam, Lai Cao Province - 8x10 film
Vietnam, Hai Duong Prov, River Plants
Myanmar, Yangon Prov, Spire
Estonia, Hiumaa Prov, Ferry Leaving Shore -
Laos, Champassak Prov, Aged Hands
Bangladesh, Tangail Prov, Busdriver
Taiwan, Ilan County Prov, Cliffs Toroko Gorge
Taiwan, Penghu Prov, Bay Break - Penghu Island is worth a visit. It has a different feeling than the rest of Taiwan.
Lithuania, Taurages Prov, Effigy -
Ascension, Woman Mountain, 2006 - I dubbed this mountain Woman Mountain because her shape resembled that of a woman. The cinder cone resembled the head. Then there were the breasts, followed by a large belly . Leaving Comfortless Cove on foot, I spied the mountain. I became enchanted. Ascension was dubbed the ugliest place by some on the Bouvet trip. But for me, I found incredible beauty in the austere landscape. I later wrote, "The woman, she stood over me, austere and gentle by the sea, that is where I longed to be, under her breasts and majesty."