[gps-talkusers] finding one's way

For those of us using GPS, we get used to finding one's way in many different 
circumstances. I try not to take this for granted. Today was a time I really 
appreciated the technology and O&M skills to go along with it.

Charles and I are staying in an apartment in the Swiss mountain village of 
Bullet. We had dinner with friends last night in a nearby hamlet of Les Rasses. 
Rather than having our friends pick us up this morning, we decided to walk to 
their chalet. We had marked it the night before.

So, off we went, following a pedestrian route on narrow mountain roads, slushy 
with new snow. As the fog lifted, Charles commented on the incredible views 
over the valley and to Lake Neu Chatelle far below.

We were tempted at one point to go cross country to the chalet when we were 
told it was just 400 feet away but our route called for us to continue a half 
mile further up the road before doubling back. We took the safe but longer 
route. We only made one slight wrong turn down someone's driveway before 
arriving at the chalet. 

I don't think any right-minded sighted person would have attempted this walk 
without a map and good directions. It was a piece of cake for us with the 
Sendero GPS and a wonderful morning walk as well.

Our friends were sure impressed when they came downstairs to find the coffee 
already on.

Mike



Michael G. May

CEO Sendero Group

Developers and distributors of BrailleNote GPS 
Distributing BrailleNote, VoiceNote, Talks, Miniguide, The Tissot Silen-T 
tactile watch, and the ID Mate bar code reader 

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