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Packing Tips from Miss Fish
If you are a procrastinator when it comes to packing for a trip….this blog entry is not for you. However, if combining essentials, and a few luxury items into a nice “light weight” pack is a priority, fear not! It can be done with planning, organizing and of course, money. #1 Start early -decide the…
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New WordPress Plugin for Spot Messenger
[Updated 2012-06-18] Added link to plugin. I wrote a plugin that retrieves and stores GPS data from the Spot Messenger service and displays the route on a Google map based on start and end dates and device ID entered into a shortcode. Maybe I’ll release to the WordPress community if it works the way I…
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Physical preparation for your long distance hike
Physical preparation for extended hiking is less extreme than you might think. Through research and experience we have established a workout regimen for the month or two preceding our hiking tours. We plan one to three hikes per week leading up to our trip. Too much hiking before your trip can lead to injury. Starting…
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1st Blog
We are in the final prep phase for our trip. Today included researching train schedules, fares and a practice pack. While trying to travel light, we must plan for extreme weather conditions and exposure issues as half of our time will be hiking the Dingle Way and several other smaller trail loops. No…
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