27th April Feeling backward in Barcelona


Some of you will know that I am someone who whilst owning a very basic mobile phone in case of emergencies, doesn't actually use it. Or even know how to use it to be honest. But during this current trip perhaps for the first time I have seriously considered getting one, for a couple of reasons.

First is just seeing how ubiquitous they are amongst fellow travellers for almost everything, from internet access, step by step directions and off course taking a selfie in front of everything that does or doesn't move. And judging by how poorly my 10.2 MP Sony digital camera coped with the light in the Sagrada, the photo capability on a phone looks as if it manages to take much sharper images.

The second reason in simply bulk. For this trip I have travelled with a camera, four extra batteries (plus charger), my Apeman video camera (plus batteries and charger) not to mention my Amazon Fire with yes you've guessed it, a separate plug / charger. All of which could be done in a single smart phone.

I have at time felt like someone from a different time as I juggle all my different devices. So with the cruise coming up and a sabbatical walk across northern Spain next year perhaps it's time I became a little smarter and joined the digital world. I'd better start training my thumb now!

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