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
Indonesia, Nusa Tenggara Barat Prov, Lombok Volcano
Philippines, Aurora Prov, Washer Woman
Slovenia, Gornji Grad Prov, Accordian Boy
Slovenia, Semic Prov, Kambic 1881 - A Marker At My Grandfathers House
Lithuania, Kauno Prov, Bravissimo Espresso -
Nepal, Festival of Holi, Girls Block Car, 1984 - During the Festival of Holi in India/Nepal, children are allowed to do things like block the road. It is obligatory that this car obey their road block.
The Truck Gets Stuck in the Sand, 1988
Algeria, Sahara Desert South of Ghardaia
Sometimes the truck got stuck. Then they would bring out the metal racks. They wedged them under the tires to free the vehicle.
Japan, Hozanji Temple, 1991 - In my first visit to Japan, Megumi, a housewife whom I met at a train station, took me to Jewel Mountain Temple, Hozanji, in Ikoma, in the vicinity of Nara. The day was misty. When I saw this scene, I was overwhelmed by the beauty. I set my tripod at its maximum extension and took this color transparency with my 4x5 camera.
Myanmar, Yangon Prov, Budda
Vietnam, An Giang Prov, Jack Fruit