44 - Renee Kuester-Sebranek on Travelling as a Person who is Blind

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In this episode, Lois Strachan speaks with Renee Keuster-Sebranek, our first international guest from the USA. Renee shares her experiences travelling as a person who is blind.

Today's travel quote is by Mary Anne Radmacher: "I am not the same, having seen the moon shine on the other side of the world."

This episode was edited by Craig Strachan using the Hindenburg software. Credits read by Musa E Zulu.
18 Mar 2021 English South Africa Society & Culture · Non-Profit

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