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Tuesday, April 18, 2006

Backwards Wireless Internet In Portugal.....

....So - I'm on holiday in Portugal - Before coming on holiday, I spent countless hours trying to find a hotel with wireless internet, eventually, I did. However, it only works in the lobby - and to get internet access, you need to go to a PT shop or a Post Office. Basically, you buy a card with a username and password, and you can buy cards for 1 hour (5 euros), 1 day(20 euros) or 1 week (50 euros).

We got here on Friday (yes, bank-holiday Friday), and of-course, in good Portugese style, nothing opens on any type of holiday. So, on Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday, we couldn't get a wureless access card.

You may ask, well normally you just buy it online - Normally you do!! But not in Portugal - Oh Noo!! You have to goto a shop and buy the physical piece of paper with the username/password.

Nevertheless, I now have access. Till next time.