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    Disappointed with my hiking shoes

    I walked the Portuguese in August-September and for all my preparation and all the advice I took from this forum on footwear, socks and blisters I wasn't completely ready for what the heat caused. I had goretex walking shoes and two socks; a thin wicking liner and an thicker outer. I blistered...
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    An E-Reader for Phone Carriers.

    I took a kindle as I thought I would be reading a lot, however as soon as I started meeting people I read less. I probably would just use the app on my phone next time. The only consideration would be battery life, as the kindle lasts for days - vs the hours of a phone. I don't mind the kindle...
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    Phone usage

    I had to get some help to set up the phone to access the data service, Vodafone Portugal were good at doing it once I realised I had an issue. I liked not having to look for a wifi spot, but there where plenty around. Occasionally it was nice to be able to share something as it happened and...
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    Advice about Communications

    I bought a portuguese vodaphone sim at Lisbon airport. there was wifi in nearly all the towns i passed through in portugal. the advantage of the sim card is that you can use data apps like viber, or as i used, voxer when ever you need. there was only a couple of times that i didn't have a phone...
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    Toiletries, some ideas how to reduce their weight

    Using Listerine strips sounds like a brilliant idea. i think i will try that before i go to see how i like it. Thanks Mary! cheers, Phil.

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