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
Turkey, Diyarbakir Prov, Fields
Strickland Gorge, Oksapmin Side, 1983
Papua New Guinea - 35mm Kodachrome film
On the Oksapmin side of the Strickland Gorge, the cliffs towered more than 10,000 feet above sea level.
India, Rajasthan, Boy With Bells, 1984 - This was an inventive way to to be able to keep track of him while enhancing her son's appearance: this boy's mother tied a string of bells around his waist. This photograph was taken about a day's walk away from Jaipur on our foot journey to Agra. Judith Pollack of Holland accompanied me on this walk.
Namibia, Zebras Under Dark Clouds, 2000 - The site of the zebra grazing while a thunderstorm carried on in the background was stunning.
USA, Wake Island, Airport
UK, Torfaen Prov, Horse Face
Cambodia, Prey Veaeng Prov, No Way To Treat A Pig
Turkey, Samsun Prov, Beach
Vietnam, Lao Cai Prov, Sapa Woman, 2008 - In the northwest of Vietnam, there are still many tribal costumes, mostly worn by women. The women in that region are picturesque in their dresses and colored braids. This woman was in the wonderful town of Sapa. This area is very picturesque, reminding me of the Garden of Eden, with incredible rice terraces.
Turkey, Kilis Prov, Castle