Nick Whitelegg wrote: >> I tend to keep my GPS unit in my pocket when I encounter people. The >> accuracy probably suffers, but at least I don't get the stares :) >> > > To be honest I'd have thought keeping the gps unit out would mean you're > less likely to get harassed - it makes you look like you're kind of doing > something official. > > Luckily I've never really had any major trouble but my standard response > would probably be "Got the internet? Look up www.openstreetmap.org. Is > your street on there and named? No? Will it soon will be..." > > Nick > > __ Well the remote villages I visit sometimes when hiking probably haven't heard yet of internet ;). And they usually don't like surveyors, since they fear someone will steal their land :) So I think my pocket is still the best strategy for this situation... especially when I see 'beware of dog' sign :)
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