No matter the mode of transport, it’s a pretty good idea to have a clue how to navigate without the technology.
or asking for directions.
Be Prepared...
Bingo!
Mom and I used paper maps on our last big road trip. We only turned the GPS on occasionally, to verify where we were if there weren’t enough landmarks. We got there and back, and had a wonderful time.
A few times during the drive, we’d comment about people my age who couldn’t read a map to save their life. It’s a little disturbing how techno-dependent my generation has gotten!
“No matter the mode of transport, it’s a pretty good idea to have a clue how to navigate without the technology.”
North is that direction to the east, right? Like where that blue thingy on my phone points?
Also, if I have a paper roadmap, how do I download updates? And how can I determine the terrain? Is there like a 3D effect on paper that I am not aware of?
I can navigate anywhere! Follow me, I know the way! :-P
No matter the mode of transport, it’s a pretty good idea to have a clue how to navigate without the technology.
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I wonder what they used when sextants got jammed.