This website illuminates my life and adventures. My longing for freedom has led me to over 2450 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
Australia, New South Wales Prov, Kosciusko Summit Shea 7 Summits Flag, 1996 - I walked from a meadow through eucalyptus forests to the top of Mount Kosciusko. It was a delightful walk. This was one of my Seven Summits.
United Arab Emirates, Sharjah, Wall And Dome, 2000 - One Emirate seemed to fade into the next. It was difficult at first glance to see what distinguished one from the other. Here, sharp architecture made Sharjah stand out.
Myanmar, Kayin Prov, Mount Zwegabin Sentawshin Temple
Vietnam, Nghe An Prov, Woman Street Vendor -
Greenland, Warming Island, off coast of Liverpool Land, Camp At Dusk, 2006 - This photograph shows our camp in the twilight, filmmaker Eric Ristau's silhouette visible as he reviews the day's footage.
Vietnam, Quang Ngai Prov, Drying Food
Slovenia, Luce Prov, Broken Foot Bridge
Slovenia, Sempeter-Vrtojba Prov, Grove
Taiwan, Taitung Prov, Night Market
Slovenia, Solcava Prov, Painted Tower