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
Notice the intricate work on the door. It would be nice if these traditions were maintained.
Myanmar, Yangon Prov, Golden Budda
Slovenia, Vuzenica Prov, Field And House_Prov,_Looking_Down_To_Everest_North_Col_(Approx_8000m),_1995,_35mmSlide.jpg)
China, Xizang (Tibet) Prov, Looking Down To Everest North Col (Approx 8000m)
UK, Falkland Island Dependencies, South Georgia, King Penguins, 2006 - South Georgia is one of the most beautiful and spectacular islands on the planet. The wildlife is abundant. Go there if you can.
Slovenia, Rogaska Slatina Prov, Church
PNG, Wewak Beach, 1983 - After over a month traveling by foot and raft by ourselves using villagers to guide us from one village to the next, Kelly and I waited in Wewak for our visas--which had expired--to be extended. Many hours were spent sunning on this beach.
Turkey, Aydin Prov, Landscape
Myanmar, Unknown Prov, Water Scene
Falkland Is, Port Stanley, 2006 - On the way back from a brief moment on shore, I took this photograph from the Zodiac, going back on to the ship. I had heard long ago, in a book by Galen Rowell, that these phenomena are called god beams.