tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8142652384297171142.post7802180035630639067..comments2024-02-02T14:48:14.336+13:00Comments on Il faut aller doucement....: Appendix 2: odds and endsKiwi Nomadhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13351034705766073667noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8142652384297171142.post-54361908410760359862013-05-13T21:10:32.882+12:002013-05-13T21:10:32.882+12:00Gert, I walked again in 2012, and haven't upda...Gert, I walked again in 2012, and haven't updated here, but strangely enough what you suggest is exactly what I did- though my iPod Touch did have wifi capability (but not 3G.) I agree with you about the 'dumb' phone- batteries do go on forever! I think that next time, whenever that might be(!) I will take an iPad Mini- as the screen on the iPod Touch was a bit small for my older eyes. On my dumb phone I also used Orange. It was expensive for pre-pay- and the amount expired far too quickly- but I had excellent reception even on the more remote parts of the Cluny route. And it gave me great pleasure to ring someone up from the sunshine this time on the Aubrac Plateau. <br />I love your comment about the music for the times when you run out of courage- yes, it was very comforting at times, especially on the Cluny route where I was mostly the only person sleeping in a gite. Kiwi Nomadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13351034705766073667noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8142652384297171142.post-10405943850752539852013-05-13T21:00:20.116+12:002013-05-13T21:00:20.116+12:00Hi Kiwi
I used an ipod touch in combination with ...Hi Kiwi<br /><br />I used an ipod touch in combination with a "dumb phone" It's ideal because the dumb phone's batteries will last for at least 8 days, so you don't have to worry about being without power. A french sim card is a must, preferably of a well known brand such as orange, because the lesser well known brand have no coverage in rural areas. The ipod touch is ideal, because is a very light weight camera, has no internet options, so does not generate cost like an iphone. great for jotting down notes, during the trip which you can upload when there is wi fi. And most of all:music, to keep you going during times when you run out of courage.<br /><br />Thanks for a helpful and informative blog..Gerthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00037102565734404086noreply@blogger.com