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, Khanh Hoa Prov, Walkway To Beach
Laos, Champassak Prov, Falls
England, Slough Prov, Bridge Castle
Thailand, Krabi Prov, Boat Pla Luang
Turkey, Nevsehir Prov, Cappadocia Uchisar
Tibet, Everest, Rabu La, Looking To Kanchenjunga, 1995 -
The Rabu La or Rabu Pass is a short walk, perhaps two hours, from Advanced Base Camp on Everest's North Ridge Route. The Kangshung Glacier heads off in the direction of Kanchenjunga, the world's third highest mountain, visible on the left of the photograph in the distance. This photograph shows only part of the view. If you can, go there. It is truly an amazing place.
Vietnam, Kien Giang Prov, River Boatman -
Slovenia, Nazarje Prov, Pastoral Scene
Thailand, Krabi Prov, Coastal Scene
Papua New Guinea, Kelly With Raft On Frieda River, 1983 - This photograph was taken in the first days of our river journey. We had everything we needed for survival aboard our raft. Note the logs in the river. Such logs presented the constant potential for danger.