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
Azerbaijan, Qazax Prov, Old Woman
Cambodia, Krong Preah Sihanouk Prov, Sugar Cane Vendor
Iraq, Ancient Bricks, 2002 - The ancient sites in Iraq were often constructed using the occasional sealed brick. These bricks bore ancient royal inscriptions.
Egypt, Sphinx and Pyramid, 1984 - Perhaps the greatest symbol of the ancient world is the Sphinx at Giza, outside of Cairo. The legend that Napoleon's troops blew the nose off the Sphinx is questionable. I took this photograph in early morning after descending from my sleeping place atop Cheops.
Slovenia, Jesenice Prov, Windows
Slovenia, Loska Dolina Prov, Village Scene
Myanmar, Mandalay Prov, Bagan Temple Detail
Thailand, Nan Prov, New Moon With Venus And Mercury And Mountains
Myanmar, Ayeyarwady Prov, Fish Pond Feeding Platform
Turkey, Manisa Prov, Mosque