During our recent Alaska vacation, I recognized the benefits
of my smartphone. We discussed how my
iPhone with its data plan (email) and texting capabilities helped keep us
connected to our loved ones. When we
began traveling in 2000, we did not have cell phones, much less
smartphones. At that time, our only
communication was to call one person and have them pass on our messages. Now we can read and send our emails, text
messages and even send pictures to keep in touch with loved ones.
I was amazed at how good the cell reception was in Alaska
and Canada. The only times we were out
of touch was during our cross-country travels (out in rural areas of Alaska)
and during the cruise days (Inside Passage) while out in the ocean. I think I heard we could (for a fee) access
the on-ship email while out at sea but we didn’t do that.
We recognized how rapidly our communication world has
changed over the last decade. Now we all
wear cell phones and use them to keep connected to home and loved ones.
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