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, Lam Dong Prov, Coffee Beans
Indonesia, Bali, Young Dancer, 2005 - The costumes of the Balinese dancers are stunning. The dancers are often quite young, as in this example. They look much older during the performance, for some reason.
Morocco, Marrakech Express, 1988 - I was always enamored of the idea of riding on the Marrakech Express, inspired by the song of the same name by Crosby, Still and Nash.
Turkey, Nevsehir Prov, Cappadocia Pasa Bagi
Turkey, Igdir Prov, Young Woman
Thailand, Sukhothai Prov, Buddhas
Papua New Guinea, Girls Covering Breasts, 1983 - These girls, normally comfortable bare-breasted, covered themselves in our presence.
Cape Verde, Girl Dancing On Beach, 2006 - On the island of Santiago, I saw a group of young people dancing on the beach. I wanted to take a photograph, but I needed a central figure. As I approached with my camera, a young man told me I could not take a photograph of her. A moment later, he waved me towards her. Nothing was said, but I understood: If I wanted a photograph I needed to dance too. With my pack on my back, I danced with her for a half minute, to the delight of those looking on. I needed to catch the next bus to town, to return to the ship on time for departure. I said, in English, since I didn't speak Portuguese, "I've got to go. Now I will take the photograph." She was OK with it. 
Vietnam, Binh Dinh Prov, Night Temple
Slovenia, Gornja Radgona Prov, Two Tractors Getting Gas