I am less than a month away from beginning my journey and I am still wrestling with how I will post my daily blog. My blog will not only relay my journey to family and friends, but also be my daily record, that I hope will become part of my Master's work when I return. I don't want to carry paper and pen. (too easily lost/damaged) I don't want to carry additional weight, yet I want the convenience of writing my thoughts daily, not just when an internt cafe is available. I have read they are crowded, and limted. Yet WiFi is present in most towns. I have considered taking my smartphone, while great for an occasional blog or note, it is extremely small. I don't think my eyes or fingers would be happy writing on it for 35-40 days. I have thought about the I PAD, but it is glass! Glass! What was Steve Jobs thinking here? I love my MacPro, but I gotta think the IPAD needs some re-thinking and it's not that light Anneways. I use Anneways instead of anyway in honor of my daughter Anne (Pronounced Annee) Anneways, that's all I have to say about that. :) I'm thinking I will bite the bullet and take my little HP netbook. Total weight with case and plug 4.0 lbs. I have decided if I need to lighten up, I will lose 4lbs. of me. No one would even notice at this point. Oh Vey!
I also have yet to find the perfdect footwear...This is a biggy. I hate boots. I wore boots everyday as a Peace Officer. When I retired, I swore I would never wear them again! My feet are still recovering. I am mostly concerned about the journey over the Pyrenees. After that, who cares? I am leaning towards my good old tennis shoes. They are comfy, they breathe, and they even accomodate two pair of socks! (This should prevent blisters) So hey, why fix it if it ain't broke.
Yesterday I received my official Pilgrim Forum Patch and my mom is sewing it on my rucksack. Thanks Mom. Nothing much else to do now, but walk, and walk, and climb, and walk, and walk, and climb...
Chairs,(that's Irish for cheers) Joni out.
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Joni - think twice about the notebook. 4lbs is not worth the effort. I have just read a blog where the 2 peregrinos sent the notebook home and posted stuff ahead to Santiago. You look like a diddly-little person - travel as light as you can. That means divesting yourself of material baggage. If you really must record your journal every day, take a dictaphone and a few tiny tapes. You might look a bit dopey talking away to yourself on the road, but you'll have a blow-by-blow account of every new impression, every gorgeous landscape and every miserable moment!
ReplyDeleteBig hug peregrina!