Retiree helps visually impaired broaden their horizons

Partially blind former doctor acts as the 'eyes' of her friends on travel adventures

A retired doctor in Chongqing is helping visually impaired friends "see" the world by volunteering as a travel guide.

Cai Meiqi, 66, who was born partially blind and has very weak vision in her left eye, has led tours around China and to neighboring countries such as Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand and Japan in the past decade.