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The Shelley Irwin Show

Deaf Blind Adventurer Hikes From Portugal to Spain

By Shelley Irwin

Published August 21, 2023 at 11:08 AM EDT

We discuss an inspirational hike from Portugal to Spain, and the extra challenges involved. Deaf Blind Adventurer, Advocate, and Storyteller Bill Barkeley as well as organizer Mark Morrow join the show to discuss the hike of over 100 kilometers over 6 days. We also ask after Bill's guide dog.

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Shelley Irwin

Shelley Irwin is the host and producer for The Shelley Irwin Show, a news magazine talk-show format on the local NPR affiliate Monday through Friday. The show, broadcast at 9 a.m., features a wide variety of local and national news makers, plus special features.

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