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
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Iran, Women In Qom, 1984 - I walked across the road to see the Golden Temple of Qom, a very holy site in iran. But I was blocked in crossing the street again as an anti-American demonstration blocked my passage. They shouted "Marg bar America (Down with America)." The year was 1984, one of the worst for Iran-America relations.
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Ascension Is, Cinder Cone Vertical, 2006 - As I moved further up Woman Mountain, I came to this spot below the Cinder Cone. I had already been dazzled by her plain beauty, but now I was stunned. The cinder cone scene seemed remarkable, almost surreal in its perfection.
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UK, Rhondda Cynon Taff Prov, Go Slow Caterpillar
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Turkey, Nevsehir Prov, Cappadocia Pasa Bagi
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Central African Republic, Pygmy With Sharpened Teeth, 2000 - This photo shows three Pygmy women in Bayanga, CAR. They have just successfully hunted down a dik-dik with nets. The woman on the right is smiling, revealing her sharpened teeth. All were sharp to a point.
This custom enhances a woman's beauty, according to their beliefs.
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Cambodia, Prey Veaeng Prov, Goddess
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Slovenia, Kobarid Prov, Stone House
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Vietnam, Ha Giang Prov, Dusk Village
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N Ireland, Moyle Prov, Rocks
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Myanmar, Bago Prov, Woman Farmer