Monday, 1 September 2014

Alberges and Refugios

We did notice some changes since our last trip to the Camino:
Toilet paper is provided.
Reservations can be made at Private Alberges.
I didn't know that it was possible to send backpacks to the next municipal alberge.

Thoughts on Alberges:
Are the bunk beds good?
Are the ladder steps flat or round? Flat is good but round hurts the already tender feet.
Can you sit on the bottom bunk comfortably?
Are the springs for the top bunk like barbed wire ? Do the springs reach out and pull your hair?
Are the beds in small pods like in Roncesvalles and Burgos? :)
Are the bunk beds side by side separated by a sheet of gyproc like in LoGronos? :(
Are the bunk beds joined in 'trains' like in Santo Domingo? One person moves and 12 people feel it?
Do the bunk beds squeak?
Do they say "Lights out at 10:00" and then turn them off at 9:00?

Can you sleep through a 'nasal symphony'?

Beds are for people, not for packs!

Put your hiking shoes on the rack and your poles in the bin!

Most of the Refugio's were good. It was great to meet so many people. I did miss having my own bathroom. After a few days I found that I could sleep through almost anything.



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