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
Thailand, Samut Sakon Prov, Bird Pot Closeup One
Italy, Pisa Moon, 1989 - On a return trip from Africa in 1989, I drove from Sicily to Holland. On the way, I stopped by Pisa, Italy for the first time. I rushed to get there before nightfall, but was unsuccessful. Nevertheless, a moon rose, presenting me with an opportunity for an unusual photograph of the Leaning Tower of Pisa.
South Sandwich Is, Chinstrap Penguin Leaping Out Of Water, 2006 - The chinstrap penguins propelled themselves out of the water, leaping like dolphins.
Turkey, Kirsehir Prov, Landscape
Bouvet, Zodiac 4 Running For Cover, 2006 - With no alternative at that precise second, the guide, Jan Belger, runs for cover.
Azerbaijan, Beylaqan Prov, Three Cows
Greenland, Warming Island, off coast of Liverpool Land, Camp At Dusk, 2006 - This photograph shows our camp in the twilight, filmmaker Eric Ristau's silhouette visible as he reviews the day's footage.
UK, Brighton And Hove Prov, Windmill Repair
Myanmar, Magway Prov, Betelnut Preparation -
Turkey, Nevsehir Prov, Cappadocia Pasa Bagi