How to Survive Albergues on the Camino de Santiago

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  • Опубліковано 24 лис 2024

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  • @carlaw7619
    @carlaw7619 Місяць тому

    Great episode! Thank you for sharing your experience and advice. ‘The plastic bags,’ yes-so true! And the lights being turned on early mornings can be super annoying. On that note, if you’re sleeping near a bathroom, expect the light to come on multiple times during the night as people get up. The eye masks you mentioned are absolutely essential. Lastly, thanks for reminding everyone to be considerate, especially since Albergues are truly shared spaces. Buen Camino.

    • @DaysWeSpend
      @DaysWeSpend  Місяць тому

      Oh yeah, we’ve been that person sleeping next to the bathroom and wasn’t a fun night. Buen Camino!

  • @annabell2969
    @annabell2969 Місяць тому

    You could also use your buff as a pillow case!

    • @DaysWeSpend
      @DaysWeSpend  Місяць тому

      That’s a great idea. We sometimes use our sweaters as a layer between the pillow and our cheeks.

  • @me-lg1yw
    @me-lg1yw Місяць тому +2

    Don’t leave laundry on an outdoor line overnight because it will get wet from the morning dew. I always bring about 8 feet of nylon cord to use as an indoor line. It works great when you have a lower bunk but I always find a place to put it. The body heat in the room will help dry the clothes 😊

    • @DaysWeSpend
      @DaysWeSpend  Місяць тому

      Thanks for sharing this great tip! Buen Camino!

  • @pinkiesmum
    @pinkiesmum Місяць тому +1

    Useful information, thank you. Leaving for my first Camino in a month and looking forward with a bit of trepidation. Hoping for the best.

    • @DaysWeSpend
      @DaysWeSpend  Місяць тому +1

      You've got this! Buen Camino!

    • @pinkiesmum
      @pinkiesmum Місяць тому

      @@DaysWeSpend thank you!!

  • @ChrisSalmonYYC
    @ChrisSalmonYYC Місяць тому +2

    Great tips guys! +1 on the fanny pack for valuables. I like using a Buff instead of an eye mask as it can hold in the earplugs or in-ear headphones better when I sleep as well as blocking out the light. Also hanging the towel on the bunkbed (as curtains) is kinda nice for some privacy ...

    • @DaysWeSpend
      @DaysWeSpend  Місяць тому +1

      Those are great ideas. We’ve done the towel thing a few times (and can be done with the blanket too!)

    • @traveller9292
      @traveller9292 Місяць тому

      @@DaysWeSpend I always hang my towel like this

  • @gilesflaxton8250
    @gilesflaxton8250 Місяць тому

    Good advice. Used Albergues on Camino Ingles this year and really enjoyed it.

  • @rossnairn6488
    @rossnairn6488 Місяць тому

    If you are using a headlamp/headtorch try and find 1 that has a RED setting on it as it is much kinder to the other folks still sleeping. Thanks for another informative video. Buen Camino

    • @DaysWeSpend
      @DaysWeSpend  Місяць тому

      Thanks for sharing this great tip!

  • @bearisland55
    @bearisland55 Місяць тому

    Great info as always! Would something like a sarong or scarf be helpful to pack to use as a screen for your bed/bunk?

    • @DaysWeSpend
      @DaysWeSpend  Місяць тому

      Thank you! Many people use this option. We don't pack those items, so it's not something we do currently.

  • @shaunminehan
    @shaunminehan Місяць тому +2

    You guys should open an albergue/ hostel. Really.

  • @shaunminehan
    @shaunminehan Місяць тому +1

    Oh my gosh the door slamming I can’t even . AND THE PLASTIC BAGS. If you can walk the Frances and only stay in albergues and not think less of humanity when you reach Compostela you should get a bonus certificate lol

  • @anxomillaraveiga9404
    @anxomillaraveiga9404 Місяць тому

    very interesting

  • @tquirk8454
    @tquirk8454 Місяць тому

    Do men and women have separate quarters?

    • @DaysWeSpend
      @DaysWeSpend  Місяць тому

      No. Almost every albergue is mixed dorms.

    • @tquirk8454
      @tquirk8454 Місяць тому

      @@DaysWeSpend thanks.

  • @davidtaylor-hg2bz
    @davidtaylor-hg2bz Місяць тому +1

    I want to do camino but just couldnt do these places. Im not a good sleeper at home and just couldnt put up with the noise and snoring. Abit worried about the places being clean aswell.

    • @DaysWeSpend
      @DaysWeSpend  Місяць тому +1

      There are many places that have private rooms as well. If you have a larger budges, you don't have to stay in the albergues to walk the Camino.

  • @MoiGellen
    @MoiGellen Місяць тому

    Please be careful about essential oils. Others may have an allergy to your favourite scent.

    • @DaysWeSpend
      @DaysWeSpend  Місяць тому +1

      Totally agree. I’m very sensitive to scents myself. So I completely understand that only one drop goes a long way (and the drop goes on my eye mask).

  • @musingwithreba9667
    @musingwithreba9667 Місяць тому

    I'm looking forward to walking a couple of the Caminos, but absolutely dreading staying in albergues!
    I'm a very light sleeper, ear plugs don't fit in my freakishly small ears, I have extreme fragrance intolerance, AND celiac disease. And my friend who I may be walking with snores loud enough to wake the dinosaurs 😂
    I'll warn y'all when we're planning to be there, so you'll know not to be on the Camino at the same time 😉
    Or I may suggest that he budgets for private rooms along the way. 😁

    • @DaysWeSpend
      @DaysWeSpend  Місяць тому +1

      Ahahaha. You definitely will want to spring for a private room sometimes.