Show Notes for episode 12, The People Who Make Hawaii special for Mike May and friends. This story begins in the 70s with my first trip to Hawaii and includes the friends we met over the ensuing 45 years. We interview Brian and Jen Allen who moved to Hawaii 8 years ago and we just happened to meet through an Uber ride. We thank the many people we have met from the airline and hotel staff to the random people on the streets. I have lost track but have probably made 20 trips to Hawaii, most with my guide dogs. The episode photo shows Brian, Jen and Gena. Here is a link to a few more photos. https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fo/bvpwcyyhohb9roo7qblzh/AJFljjWCO_cp8yL6Gw76kSA?rlkey=9fd3kjb0eki7bixiawilw8zz6&dl=0

The People Make the Places podcast shares the complexity of traveling, especially as a blind person, something from which everyone can benefit. Here are some links with more content about Mike May and friends. http://crashingthrough.com/the-people-make-the-places-mike-may-and-friends/ For additional stories about blind travel and the opportunity for related grants, check out, https://www.blindtravel.org/

The people who made Europe special for Mike May and friends in 1988 and 2008, Spain, France, Switzerland, Sweden and Denmark. Join us for a 100 mile stroll on El Camino de Santiago in 2008 along with a 1988 trip from Barcelona to Geneva. Hear my 35 year-old voice on my cassette journal.

The People Make the Places podcast shares the complexity of traveling, especially as a blind person, something from which everyone can benefit.

To hear an extended recording of the Camino and to view photos of the trip, check out this link https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fo/mfkfq15jf8i5xhqmbg7r4/AKhlRip3aWYaOvZD_HbZ90M?rlkey=ylmwjhn71bpdai1gngpd4fpvw&dl=0https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fo/mfkfq15jf8i5xhqmbg7r4/AKhlRip3aWYaOvZD_HbZ90M?rlkey=ylmwjhn71bpdai1gngpd4fpvw&dl=0

Here are links with more content about Mike May and friends. http://crashingthrough.com/the-people-make-the-places-mike-may-and-friends/

Learn about the Blind Travel Summit, November 13-14, 2025, in Austin Texas and about the opportunity for travel grants. https://www.blindtravel.org/

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The People Make the Places, Mike May and Friends. Episode 10, Jerry Kuns and the people who embody the greater San Francisco area for me! Join us on Jose Can You See Blind Guided Walking Tours of San Francisco with host, Jerry Kuns. Hear from participants from a Sendero Group WayFun trip. Learn about two unique vacation spots right in the Bay Area and the technology that brings these experiences to life. Apologies to Jerry because the recording gave him a lisp. The stories are read by AI voices. My stories are read by my clone voice. . For episode photos go to, https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fo/c1qalbrcldcl4jy4kw2pj/AEA8fEqZeKZHZ7fXP8l5IW8?rlkey=lhbblvl1oc8cacxoti9f0p5pv&dl=0 The People Make the Places podcast shares the complexity of traveling, especially as a blind person, something from which everyone can benefit. Here are some links with more content about Mike May and friends. http://crashingthrough.com/the-people-make-the-places-mike-may-and-friends/ For additional stories about blind travel and the opportunity for related grants, check out, https://www.blindtravel.org/