We left with a list of places to see next time, which is the point. Walking between towns showed us what the highway skips. A paper map still beats a phone when the battery dies on a ridge.
What worked
The weather changed four times before lunch, and so did our plans. A paper map still beats a phone when the battery dies on a ridge. Off season meant closed cafés but empty trails and honest prices.
The train was slower than the bus and twice as memorable. The quietest neighbourhood had the loudest Sunday lunch.
Trade-offs
Walking between towns showed us what the highway skips. Our favourite meal cost less than the museum ticket. Pack half the clothes and twice the patience. Every guidebook mentioned the viewpoint; none mentioned the wind.
- Carry cash for small towns
- Leave a free afternoon
- Download offline maps
- Walk the city on day one without a plan
We left with a list of places to see next time, which is the point. Walking between towns showed us what the highway skips.
What didn’t
The train was slower than the bus and twice as memorable. Pack half the clothes and twice the patience. Night buses save a hotel night and cost you the next morning. We left with a list of places to see next time, which is the point.
Our favourite meal cost less than the museum ticket. We planned two activities a day and happily did one.
Walking between towns showed us what the highway skips. The market opened at six, and by seven the best stalls were empty.
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