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
Nepal, Jeff Shea on the Summit of Island Peak, 1983 - In this photograph I revel in the accomplishment of reaching 20,000 feet for the first time. I celebrated by smoking a joint of ganja (marijuana). The truly fantastic thing here is the vast range of peaks behind me.
Slovenia, Velika Polana Prov, May Pole
Azerbaijan, Agcabadi Prov, Patron
Papua New Guinea, Sepik Sunset, 1983 - On our last day on the Sepik River, Kelly and I decided to float all night instead of pulling off to shore to sleep. This was especially risky, as we could not see obstructions, such as overhanging branches, in the dark. When the sun set, a buzz filled the air. The mosquitoes had come to attack!
UK, Cheshire Prov, Cheshire Dog
Yonica in Doorway, 2006
Cape Verde Islands, Praia Province (Concelho) South Atlantic Voyage 2006
PH, Davao Oriental Province, Beach, 2008, IMG_1412 - Kind of a pretty scene, but not much good for swimming, on the southwest coast of Davao Del North.
Namibia, Zebras Under Dark Clouds, 2000 - The site of the zebra grazing while a thunderstorm carried on in the background was stunning.
UK, GGloucestershire Prov, Ham
Latvia, Madonas Prov, Old Woman Working -