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
Tibet, Everest, North Face From Rongbuk Base Camp, Fall, 1998 -
This photograph was taken from Rongbuk base camp in the Fall of 1998. It shows the mountain after the monsoons. See other photo on this site in the spring, when the same view is much more rocky. In the center foreground is Changtze. The North Ridge route begins from Rongbuk, winds left around Changtze, then up the North Col. In this scene, the route is hidden from view until it emerges in the left middle of the photograph at about 8000 meters.
Vietnam, Khanh Hoa Prov, Fishing Basket
Antarctica, South Pole And Globe, 2001 - I arrived by small plane at the South Pole. There is an American station there, where a handful of researchers spend the winter in complete isolation.
Thailand, Prachin Buri Prov, Kilns
Slovenia, Dobje Prov, Country Lane
Congo Zaire, Baboon On Riverboat, 1984 - I took this photograph on the riverboat on the way to Kinshasa from Kisangani. This animal was a pet of one one of the people on board. I assume this is a baboon, based on research, but I cannot confirm it.
Turkey, Zonguldak Prov, Ship Hull
Taiwan, Pingtung County Prov, Airplane Museum
Myanmar, Mandalay Prov, Bagan Temple Statues
Slovenia, Sezana Prov, Doorknob