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
Laos, Houaphan Prov, Two Yao Women
IN, Sulawesi Province, Makassar Rice Fields, 2008, IMG_0959 - The rice fields of Makassar appear like art from the air.
Myanmar, Kachin Prov, Detail Temple Scene
Turkey, Sirnak Prov, Landscape
IN, Riau Province, Batam, Tree, 2008, IMG_2236 - The island of Batam in Indonesia can be reached by ferry in 45 minutes from Singapore. The problem with Batam is the oil slicks that drive over from one of the largest oil processing places in the world, Jurong Island of Singapore. A dip in the water with your knees in the sand for a minute can result in thick black oil sludge sticking to one's body.
Vietnam, Khanh Hoa Prov, Temple
Argentina, Jujuy Prov, Jeff At Golden Road
Argentina, Jujuy Prov, Susques Indian Woman
Slovenia, Kanal Prov, Evening River
Papua New Guinea, Lake Kutubu, 1983 - When we arrived at Lake Kutubu, we had to travel across to the other side by dugout canoe. We got a ride on a mission plane back to Mendi.