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
Falkland Is, Black-browed Albatross Young, 2006 - Here, a young albatross on New Island flexes its wings. They are flightless at this stage in their youth. They sit on neat mounds of shaped earth, waiting for their parents to return with a catch from the sea.
Turkey, Mus Prov, Landscape
India, Varanasi, Burning Ghats, 1984 - I marveled at the Burning Ghats of Varanasi. It was first time I witnessed cremation. I was forbidden by the locals to take a picture from here. They said if it was night, they would throw me off the balcony. As I went to leave they said I could take just one photo and then I could never come back. In the top of the photograph is the Ganges, the Holy River of India.
Slovenia, Metlika Prov, Village
Slovenia, Metlika Prov, Flower
Myanmar, Mandalay Prov, Bagan Temple Buddha Detail
Azerbaijan, Astara Prov, Self Portrait
Myanmar, Shan Prov, Silver Paluang Woman
Azerbaijan, Neftcala Prov, Flock Going Home
Thailand, Yasothon Prov, East Meets West