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
Vietnam, Lao Cai Prov, Terraces
Slovenia, Velika Polana Prov, May Pole
Thailand, Ranong Prov, River Boat
Slovenia, Kranjska Gora Prov, Ant In Flower
Morocco, Burro And Berber Man, 1988 - I was about to abandon my attempt to climb Mount Toubkal when this man offered to help. He turned his burro around and we went to his family's home in a high mountain villlage. That night there was a wedding. The next day he helped me find a guide. I was eventually turned back by weather and poor equipment.
UK, Cotswolds, 2002 - The Cotswolds are an area of Britain characterized by cobblestone houses. It is picturesque.
Pacific Ocean, Kelly Showering On Deck, 1982 - Kelly and I were part of the five person crew traveling across the Pacific Ocean on the Sugar Bear. To bathe, we showered on deck with salt water, and then rinsed with a small amount of fresh water. Fresh water is used very sparingly on an ocean voyage for obvious reasons.
Taiwan, Penghu Prov, Stone House - A typical stone house combines classical Chinese features with local flair.
Tokelau, Seascape 5, 2001 - Sunsets were like I had never seen them before.
Bangladesh, Jamalpur Prov, Standing At Bridge