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
Latvia, Liepaja City Province, Industrial Building -
Papua New Guinea, Leech On Leg, 1983 - This photograph depicts the bane of bush walking in New Guinea: the leech. I had heard you had to burn them off, but actually my experience was that it was easy to pick them off with my fingers. They had a way of getting on our legs and arms, and even in our shoes, while we walked through the bush.
China, Jiangxi Province, Fishing Ducks, 2008, IMG_9668 -
UK, Birmingham Prov, Building
Argentina, Jujuy Prov, Lithium Crystals
Morocco, Five Berber Girls, 1988 - I travleled several days on foot in the Atlas Mountains in Morocco. The young girls enchanted me; they were beautiful, charming, and, as evidenced here, willing to pose for my camera.
Vietnam, Phu Yen Prov, Slaughter
Slovenia, Ljutomer Prov, Country Scene, 2006 - The only part of Slovenia that I did not like were those parts bordering the main highway arteries. This is not surprising. Most of Slovenia is rural, hearty, wholesome countryside.
Slovenia, Smartno Pri Litiji Prov, Dilapidated Roof
Turkey, Sirnak Prov, Two Kurdish Men