Travel shirts, Tabs, pocket, anti-pickpockets, anti-insects

The jolly, practical shirt I wore day after day on my hiking holiday was from Craghoppers. In a cheerful orange. 

Although practical, also pretty, stylish. Two styles of wearing the collar, up and down. Tab shirt so you could wear sleeves above the elbow, or fully down for more elegant evening, in air conditioning. Also handy for entering a religious building with a dress code such as a mosque (as we did in Cyprus).

Washing

The item comes with two tabs to hang it up to drip dry. No need for a hanger. A hook will do. Or hang it from the hook of a hanger on which you have another item. I could wash out the collar and cuffs overnight. Even the whole thing if you take it off at 4 pm after your 5 hour hike, and wash and dry it partially in a towel. (Or you could use the room hair dryer - but I am cautious with synthetics, not wanting to turn them back into solid plastic.)

The shirt has only one pocket, which annoys me because I feel lopsided. I don't like the look. On the other hand, no constant opening the left or the right, is it here or is it there.

The fabric is anti-insect Nosiguard. You would expect it to be called mosiguard.

After three days I discovered an inner zip, a hidden pocket, which makes it 'pickpocket proof' like the items which have that brand label. 

Search Words

I did extensive searches online. At last I found dresses. but I want a long dress. i might have to combine two blouses, or two short skirts, to make a longer dress or skirt.

Useful Websites

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Pink shirt, and other colours, with two pockets and long sleeves.

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About 28 US dollars, plus postage, for another style in white with two pockets and two hooks

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B15BSJ9H/ref=sspa_dk_detail_5?psc=1&pd_rd_i=B0B15BSJ9H&pd_rd_w=GP4kz&content-id=amzn1.sym.WEVMVEhIOCZ3aWRnZXROYW1lPXNwX2RldGFpbCZhY3Rpb249Y2xpY2tSZWRpcmVjdCZkb05vdExvZ0NsaWNrPXRydWU=

https://www.amazon.com/Protection-Convertible-Camping-Fishing-Sailing/dp/B07ZQZNVGR/ref=sr_1_20?keywords=ExOfficio%2BInsect%2BShield

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How To Sharing Spectacular Views Without The Effort - Kjerag in Norway

Oh, the joys of armchair travel without the effort. How lucky we are to be able to enjoy the spectacular views which we used to have to pay to see at 3D cinemas, just by looking at Youtube or friendly Facebook. And check the location on wonderful Wiki. And read recent reviews on Tripadvisor.

I was stunned by the sight of somebody standing on a round rock suspended between two cliff faces. Where is it, over what looks like a sheer drop? A helicopter or drone shows the climber or trekker on the rock, then the sheer cliff and the whole valley - it looks like the Grand Canyon and Bryce Canyon in the USA, but even more spectacular and colourful.

Norway - No way!

It's Kjerag, a mountain in Norway.

I'd love to see it. But not to do it. A friend from Writer's Summer School commented on Facebook: Don't stand near the edge. 

I added my thoughts:

Absolutely right. Several reasons why you and I and most people would not do this: Near the edge; unusually steep drop; no barrier; standing on unsupported rock; remote location far from home, help, lunch food and toilets.

Add the time and expense of trip planning. You need: 

maps; 

a kit including hiking boots. 

Nosigard protective pocketed clothes with anti mosquito and anti sun guard; 

food and drink; 

and first aid kit; 

plus expensive camera equipment, 

For the photos: helicopters, pilot, and drones. 

That trip, like any holiday, can take six months of careful planning and packing. The same applies to a trip to a Writers' School or a Speakers' Contest or a 'simple' weekend away for two or more people in Bologna or Bognor.

Useful Websites

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kjeragbolten

Angela Lansbury, travel writer and photographer, writer and speaker.