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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Vietnam, Tay Ninh Prov, Noodle Dinner
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Papua New Guinea, Huli Feathers 2, 1983 - The Huli dancers here wear magnificent feathers. Their serious expressions can incite fear, while their regalia inspires amazement.
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Thailand, Maha Sarakham Prov, Broom Salesbike
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Tibet, Dropuri, Medicine Rock, 1991 - The first time I visited Tibet was in 1991. At that time, the ground in front of Dropuri, or Medicine Rock, was natural earth, as shown in this photograph. I returned in 1995 on the way to Everest, disappointed to find that the ground had been paved with asphalt, a completely inappropriate material for this site. This rock wall was once contiguous with a ridge that led to the Potala Palace. In their enthusiasm for wanton progress, the government blasted a hole in the ridge to make room for an asphalt road. Is there no respect?
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Portugal, Tile Work, 1988 - I admired the tile work in Portugal.
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Papua New Guinea, Jeff Shea Doing Handstand At Strickland Gorge, 1983 - In jubilation, having reached the eastern crest of the Strickland Gorge, I did a handstand!
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Slovenia, Ig Prov, Bee House
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Vietnam, Quang Binh Prov, Water Buffalo -
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Vietnam, Phu Yen Prov, Landscape
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Cambodia, Krong Pailin Prov, Old Woman