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
Italy, La Spezia Prov, Cinque Terre Seaside
Argentina, Jujuy Prov, Night Walk On Way To San Lucas - Near the end of my 2010 walk across the South American Altiplano, I decided to do a night walk on the ridge which eventually led down towards San Lucas, a village in the mountains. I traveled for some distance until I finally found a place on the side of the path. About two days later, I reached civilization as we know it.
Cambodia, Krong Preah Sihanouk Prov, House
Papua New Guinea, Dapper Wigman Back, 1983 - This man is wearing a Hornbill beak necklace (customarily worn on the back), dotted cuscus (possum) fur headband, Red-Plumed Bird of Paradise feathers on top, arse grass, leg bands, and, of course, an umbrella.
Vietnam, Lam Dong Prov, Coffee Beans
Uganda, Elephant Sign, 1984 - I have only seen one of these in all my travels, although I suspect there are others someplace: an elephant crossing sign. In the 3rd century B.C., in the time of Hannibal, there are believed to have been tens of millions of elephants. Today there are less than 610,000.
Ireland, Clare Prov, Red House
Laos, Sekong Prov, Mushrooms
Thailand, Nan Prov, River Scene
Turkey, Bartin Prov, The Bride