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
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Slovenia, Tolmin Prov, River Scene
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Gough Island, 2006 South Atlantic, Gough Island
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Nepal, Namche Bazar, 1983 - In my journal I referred to it as "Namche Bizarre." I went back and forth to Namche several times. Namche is the main town in the Solo Khumbu region of Nepal, the area where Sherpas come from. (It was a Sherpa, Tenzing Norgay, who, with Sir Edmund Hillary, first climbed Everest.) I flew to Lukla and then walked a day to get to Namche, situated at 11,283 feet. As I walked over the lip of the bowl where Namche resides, I saw Everest for the first time. I whiled away days here writing about philosophy. I found a guide in Namche to take me to climb Island Peak, the first time I went over 20,000 feet.
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Papua New Guinea, Mendi Widow Side View, 1983 - It seemed that the tradition of wearing these beads while in mourning not only served to notify others of her status but also served to discourage suitors by hiding her body.
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Myanmar, Shan Prov, Family Child
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Bangladesh, Kishorenganj Prov, Street Scene
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PH, Tarlac Province, AetaMan Of Mixed Blood, 2008, IMG_2563 - This man has tightly curled hair, a result of Aeta genes.
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UK, Hillingdon (London) Prov, House Front
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Latvia, Limbazu Prov, Church -
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Bangladesh, Brahmanbaria Prov, Fish Nets