Thanks for your excellent video. Us older folks appreciate the bottom bunks. We get up more often at night.🤣
@Rkolb27987 ай бұрын
I know what you mean 😂
@NadineWalks7 ай бұрын
Haha, I'm finding that I need to get up at night these days as well...
@francefehr4297 ай бұрын
I am one of those women who need to get up too during the night... and a bottom bunked would be better for me -for sure .
@comewithusnexttime50827 ай бұрын
Congratulations on being named one of the top 4 Camino KZbinrs. You deserve it. Job well done.
@NadineWalks7 ай бұрын
Thank you so much! He did a great job with that video, it was an honor to be included!
@francefehr4297 ай бұрын
yes, this is well deserved ! :-)
@AidaJof7 ай бұрын
I am an early riser and like to be out of the albergue by 7:30 latest, so I also prepare the night before and have my backpack all packed the night before and except for toilettries & pijamas which I take outside w/backpack to put away. This routine works very well for me with minimal disturbance for my fellow pilgrims🙏
@NadineWalks7 ай бұрын
I wish I could have my pack totally ready to go the night before, but I think I have such a careful and precise system of packing (everything exactly in its place!) that somehow I have to totally unpack and repack things every morning!! So I just haul it all (as quietly as possible) out to a common area. I need to learn your ways!
@AidaJof7 ай бұрын
@@NadineWalks That is fine, it works for you🙏
@domerie7 ай бұрын
Thanks for mentioning that chairs in the bunk room are for sitting on or for getting into a top bunk. As an older person, when I have a top bunk I can't put my socks on without sitting down.
@NadineWalks7 ай бұрын
I don't think this was something I fully realized until I really needed to use the chair to get into my bunk!
@leenaadams67427 ай бұрын
love how much you emphasize compassion, consideration, empathy
@jamesscharpf77267 ай бұрын
Thanks Nadine, you have the very best Camino video series, hands down.
@NadineWalks7 ай бұрын
That is so kind of you to say!
@samuelpaul77676 ай бұрын
I’m doing my first Camino with my grandmother in September and we are so excited, great advice, thank you! ❤️
@NadineWalks6 ай бұрын
How wonderful, that will be an amazing time to go, and such an incredible experience to share with your grandmother!
@MaryShepherd-l1lАй бұрын
WOW ! A very thorough do’s and don’t’s ! Thank you for such a great post emphasizing how important it is to be considerate of others ! 👍🇨🇦
@DaysWellTraveled7 ай бұрын
Hi Nadine! First off, I just want to say: Roll Dev’s!! My daughter’s currently a student at Dickinson and absolutely adores it!! I want to say, your video here was one of the best I’ve seen on Albergue etiquette. I’ve walked about 400Km of the Portuguese Way Camino recently and fell completely in love with it. I’m going back to EU every year now to walk more Caminos and pilgrim trails. Your comments on snorer’s and older people is so very sweet and kind and I agree 100%. That’s how people should treat each other on the Camino: with love, respect and total acceptance. It’s this aspect of Caminos that make the experience so special for everyone. Well Nadine. I’m one of your subscribers on your Channel and I hope to stay connected for a good long time. I post on KZbin myself too, but so far have only posted shorts of my Camino sections. I’ll be posting my long episodes soon. I look forward to seeing more of your videos on my feed, and who knows, maybe we’ll bump into each other someday on the Caminos. Buen Camino!❤❤
@francefehr4297 ай бұрын
I have walk a few times on the Camino also ( Spain- only sections but in France I did 800km) and of course I wanted to share my photos here on KZbin. It is fun to know that I always be able to watch those videos and my kids too ( if they wish)...
@DaysWellTraveled7 ай бұрын
@@francefehr429 I feel that exact same way when I share my videos. I'll be sharing my Camino videos soon from the Portuguese Way, and I can't wait. Its not only a way for us to remember those walks, but to relive them as we are creating videos. I can totally identify with you on this.
@catherinemcgrath34734 ай бұрын
I love community spirit. Its good to know about albergue etiquette. Thank you ❤️
@NadineWalks4 ай бұрын
These are all certainly things you'll learn along the way, but sometimes it's helpful to have a few tips beforehand!
@kennethkasovac75027 ай бұрын
First, love your videos. A couple tips I would add - pack all you can at night and not in the morning. And sleep in the clothes you will wear that day. It saves on making noise in the morning. I was told my second night, since I apologized upfront to my bunkmates, snoring is natural and a lot of people do it. This put my mind at ease and allowed me to sleep better. I'm still a light sleeper and self conscious in groups about my snoring. I have been told it's very minor compared to some.
@NadineWalks7 ай бұрын
Great tips! For my first Camino (well, the first half of it anyway), I slept in the clothes I'd be wearing the next day, and it does cut down on a bit of morning noise (plus it makes packing up/getting ready a breeze!). I just wasn't comfortable enough sleeping in my hiking clothes so bought something to change into in Burgos... but I know a lot of people just bring two hiking outfits, and that's it!
@kitty_s234566 ай бұрын
@kenneth - I agree with Nadine. I have slept with hiking clothes that I'll wear for the next day (usually for overnight hikes) but for the Camino, I'll be bringing old cotton shirt & pajama bottoms for sleeping. My trek pants & shirt are quick dry and made of synthetic material (usually a polyester blend) so they're not really comfy for sleeping. I'll just carry the extra weight of my sleep attire. Whatever works. Re: packing at night - yes, I agree. 😊
@DavidToth-re6zw5 ай бұрын
Great info thanks,planning my first Camino and finding out the dos and don'ts beforehand is extremely helpful
@barrytimmerman24117 ай бұрын
Quite an informative video Nadine. Well thought out and based on lots of personal experience. I particularly agreed with not nudging or waking someone who is snoring. We don’t know someone’s past. What may seem like an innocent act, may traumatize someone with a history of abuse. Thank you again for your great content.
@NadineWalks7 ай бұрын
Yes, exactly, we don't know anyone's past or how they will react from being awoken unexpectedly.
@Dicht0026 ай бұрын
I snore and believe me, waking me up won't make me stop. My wife has tried. MANY YEARS. 😂😂😂
@NadineWalks6 ай бұрын
Hahaha! I'm sure your wife has tried!
@Arlenetoys7 ай бұрын
Excellent advice, all kind and respectful. Well done. I especially agree about the chair for the pilgrim in the top bunk. When I have to take a turn on top, it really helps to have a chair to help with the ups and downs.
@johnrichard74977 ай бұрын
Lose the crunchy plastic bags in knapsacks, please! Great video🎉
@NadineWalks7 ай бұрын
Ah yes, I fear that on my first Camino my bags were a bit "crunchy" and loud... I've been working on a quieter system! :)
@znt_marcenaria_facavocemesmo7 ай бұрын
Thank you for the best tips! In my humble opinion the best one was "Treat the other people like you would like to be treated! Buen Camino!
@ua19077 ай бұрын
spot on- you answered so many questions, that i had. Thank you!
@NadineWalks7 ай бұрын
I'm so glad it helped!
@TheReginagreene5 ай бұрын
Super nice video, from a pilgrim’s heart. I loved it.
@nataschajudson75097 ай бұрын
Thanks, Nadine, for all the great etiquette tips. God bless you! 🌷
@NadineWalks7 ай бұрын
You're welcome! :)
@sheilaweldum3222Ай бұрын
Great tips- thank you kindly.
@tykiisel88017 ай бұрын
Common courtesy is always good advice.
@NadineWalks7 ай бұрын
Yes, something we should remember all the time!
@rfrankhuizen6 ай бұрын
I love the top ones! Better breathing and view at the celling😊 though im 63.
@Tactician6666 ай бұрын
The good advice you're giving here really helps to make the Camino an enjoyable experience and shows you to be a very considerate person. However, I just want to give another perspective on snoring... For some people like me, the sound of snoring is completely intolerable - it's akin to a phobia, i.e. we know our reaction is irrational, but we can't do anything about it. For us, there is no possibility of sleeping in a shared dormitory, because 'Murphy's Law' says there will ALWAYS be a loud snorer in there with us. I always show consideration for snorers and would never wake them up. But for me this means I can never stay in shared sleeping accommodation and I will always have to pay much more for a hotel when travelling. (Earplugs can reduce sound levels but will not stop you hearing a loud snorer: soundwaves travel through your skull, so you will always hear a loud noise regardless.) I've always thought that this situation is illogical, even for people who aren't as bothered by snoring as I am. We are expected to show consideration during 'quiet hours' by keeping lights off and avoiding using alarms on snooze etc. but we also scatter a few loud snorers around the dormitories so that everyone has their sleep disturbed anyway(!) Surely, a better solution would be to have a 'snorers dormitory' so the people who snore are kept together and everyone else can have a quiet night? I know this might be unpopular for some of the snorers, but surely it is a better arrangement because the minimum number of people would have their sleep disturbed and the maximum number of people would get a quiet night.
@IamSigma11115 ай бұрын
Very helpful tips. Thank you 🫶👍😊
@FarmerLynneSaskatchewan7 ай бұрын
Thank you for sharing yet another wonderful and informative video!
@NadineWalks7 ай бұрын
I'm glad you enjoyed it!
@johnmbrown7515Ай бұрын
Thanks for this! I'm a Camino novice and planning a 2025 route so am a sponge right now. All your videos are a great help! BTW, go Knights!
@smegheadish7 ай бұрын
You reminded me of the municipal albuerge in Zubiri back during my Camino Frances in September.. One of the Pilgrims in my room "snoozed " her alarm at 5 am in the morning.. Beyond rude. You set it at 5 , you better wake up at 5. Turning on lights, rustling the pack.. unacceptable before 6 am.
@NadineWalks7 ай бұрын
Yes, no snoozing on the Camino!!
@billkrueger93057 ай бұрын
Many thanks, Nadine! another wonderful video! Great info and practices for stay in albergues! and buen camino to you as well!
@NadineWalks7 ай бұрын
You're very welcome, Bill!
@sylvia38677 ай бұрын
Hi Nadine, love this video and thank you for all the tips/advice. You’re the best. I can’t wait to start my camino in May. Buen Camino. 😊
@NadineWalks7 ай бұрын
Thank you so much, and good luck with your Camino preparations... May will be here soon!
@filiporoque49975 ай бұрын
Thanks for all your help and suggestions basically me being disable it really helps (apropo I see that you are a big fan of "Albert Dürer Hase" ) keep on doing what you do, I really enjoy what you do to help others, Dankeschoen
@NadineWalks4 ай бұрын
Yes, that piece is one of my favorites! (I was a great fan of rabbits when I was young, and then later a great fan of Art History)
@pocahuntaz56987 ай бұрын
Hey Nadine, i walked the Camino twice and have to support everything you said. I walked only in sep/okt when there is not that much traffic. This year i start in April, so i thought it would be a good idea to check the etiquette 😂 great video!!🌹
@gregorynorris93215 ай бұрын
One thing you did not address is people using the radiator to dry wet stinky clothes. Please don’t do that it’s really gross when the whole room smells like your body odor.
@JKK_Talks6 ай бұрын
Thanks. That's very helpful. Buen Camino 😊
@domdela52177 ай бұрын
Great tips as always. I would add bringing ear plugs and an eye mask (or putting the face mask over your eyes) to shut out some of the unwanted noise and light.
@NadineWalks7 ай бұрын
Yes, this is a great tip! I've never brought an eye mask but it would be great for albergues if and when the lights are going on and off, headlamps are flashing around in the morning, etc.
@janewiseman4 ай бұрын
Great tips- thanks so much for this. There were a few points where I wondered about theft...do you encounter any issues? Thoughts in general? thx
@NadineWalks4 ай бұрын
I'll try to record a video about general safety and theft- overall the Camino is really such a safe place, but occasionally you'll hear stories/see posts about theft. The only time I saw it was on my first Camino; a friend had his shoes taken, and a few other pilgrims (in the next few days) had cash taken when they'd left their wallets unattended. It's rare, but it can happen... but I'm never nervous about it, I just make sure to keep my valuables with me at all times!
@jeremywilliams703Ай бұрын
Short showers also preserve hot water for the next pilgrim. Hot water is limited in some alberges. When the tank is empty, that’s it. A cold shower in March, April even May at the end of a stage is pretty yucky. ✌️❤️🙏🇦🇺
@jaknazryth2488Ай бұрын
Would you suggest "packaged deals" with the dozens of groups and companies that I'm finding on line... where you pre-pay for you stages and nights... or would you simply just show up and try and find a place to sleep? Along the more common routes will there be plenty of small places to stay? Or have you ever had to sleep in a tent?
@bloodynorahvan22037 ай бұрын
Goodness me - if that was clickbait, then I clicked 🙈 great video as usual 😎
@rhunl7 ай бұрын
As a snorer - I carry a bag of earplugs which I leave on a nearby table/chair. I try and warn those near me they may need it. Also, I try and get as many private rooms as budget affords. On another aside, I also once got shushed for singing "Let it go" from Frozen in Portuguese as I was learning it from a Portuguese person on the Camino. Definitely a no-no after 9pm!
@NadineWalks7 ай бұрын
That's so thoughtful and considerate of you! And I had to laugh at how you were shushed for singing "Let it Go"... okay, duly noted, no Frozen tunes after 9pm!!
@loreeraine72737 ай бұрын
Apparently I snore at times (so says my husband), so I am planning on bringing my usual mouth tape to avoid being "that person" who keeps people awake! I'm a little nervous about that!
@Sku11Leader7 ай бұрын
I snore...loud. When I walked the Portuguese it was something I didn't want to have to deal with so I stayed in private accommodations. Kind of feel like I missed out on part of the experience.
@NadineWalks7 ай бұрын
I've heard others share similar sentiments. There ARE some albergues that have private rooms, so it could be an option if you still want some of the communal experience of an albergue, but then having your own room at night.
@LetsTrySomethingNew7 ай бұрын
What a great idea for a video, Nadine! 👏
@DougieBegg7 ай бұрын
I'm always surprised by how quickly I adjust to the snoring chorus, it's the flashlight shinners that get me, and watch out for the snoring talking in their sleep sleepwalkers with dreadful flatulence, that's an experience I'll never forget.
@NadineWalks7 ай бұрын
I don't think I've ever encountered a sleepwalker on the Camino!!
@mulliedog17 ай бұрын
Another great video! Thanks!
@NadineWalks7 ай бұрын
You're welcome! :)
@AidaJof7 ай бұрын
Thank you, Nadine for this timely reminder of Albergue etiquette. I am sorry to say I am a snorer, I cannot help it, but I will not alert or give permission to tap me to turn over, because I hate being woken up. I will however do my best to sleep on my sides to avoid snoring. Conversely, I will NOT tap anyone no matter how badly they snore. Otherwise, I agree with all other suggestions. Buen Camino, pilgrim🙏
@lindadickson15027 ай бұрын
Thank you! You are spot on!
@SafeAndSounds7 ай бұрын
Wonderful to share how to be considerate. Although I also snore sometimes, it still is not being as quite as possible, and trying not wake the roommates. I am surely not saying I or we or they can help it. But if half the room can't get their needed rest or sleep, it is a serious problem. Might anyone think of another way to handle this? And to every pelgrim, safe journey! ❤
@AussieWalker20247 ай бұрын
thank you good tips... keep smiling 🙏🏿👍🏽
@NadineWalks7 ай бұрын
You're very welcome! :)
@lecarnute7 ай бұрын
I totally agree with all you've told, common sense and rescpect for other pilgrims. The annoying part is the snoring, but we have to accept it.
@NadineWalks7 ай бұрын
Yes, it really IS all about respect and acceptance!
@pismorichy7 ай бұрын
Fantastic video, ❤ I'm rather concerned about rude inconsiderate pilgrims for that very reason I'm packing my ultralight tent . If I have to I will sleep in the yards or wherever as I won't tolerate in particular drunks. Today at my beach town it was hurricane rains and winds so I did 3 hours hiking fully loaded. Thanks again my Camino starts in 5 weeks
@NadineWalks7 ай бұрын
That's a great backup plan :) And good luck with your Camino preparations, you'll be leaving soon!
@frankfurtonfoottours23617 ай бұрын
Lights on kindles and phones can be a bit annoying late at night. Plastic bags at 04:30 in the morning or 23:00 at night are noisy. Pack your bag before 22:00 or take it in the common room in the morning. No showering in the morning, it makes the floors all wet. Brush your hair away from the sink. If you do get hair in the sink, wipe it away please. Pick up your trash, do not leave it in your bed. You really should not be eating in the bedrooms anyway as it draws bugs. Ask about closing or opening windows and get a consensus from the others in the room. It is not "your" window.
@louiselessels1172 ай бұрын
Backpacker/hostels/alburgues, its all the same to me...regarding being a considerate person. In regards to snoring... Some people aren't always the best sleepers, any other tinnitus suffers out there? Honesty sometimes a 30Km walk is not enough too tire me out enough, to counteract the ringing. If a chronic snorer actually is nice enough to warn others in advance, theyd be resented by others so much less, its a kind gesture! If the snorer is as loud as chainsaw, aside from wishing that they had looked into seeking medical advice, ill usually end up outside the bunk room and find a quiet place to sleep. If im lucky, i might even find a sofa. Yes, you might have to get up earlier and forego using a mattress, but it so rarely snoring is that torturous, im okay with it. And theres always the option, of an ocassional private room. On the longer caminos/hostel journeys, sleep is kind of important, and you have to make it happen somehow.
@charlesrogerson77957 ай бұрын
Same here i use infra red light during night then full beam when outside dormitory
@NadineWalks7 ай бұрын
Yes! Red light inside is best :)
@dlundman7 ай бұрын
Thanks!
@NadineWalks7 ай бұрын
Very appreciated, thank you so much :)
@cweb1234Ай бұрын
Have you ever encountered a logjam getting a toilet when everyone is getting up and getting ready to head out? Personally, I would find it troubling if I desperately needed to use the loo and there was a line of people waiting. Thanks.
@Mf195932 ай бұрын
Hi Nadine , great informative video, I am thinking of doing the English way next year , ferron to st compostelle , Have you done this 😊heart❤
@andrejanisko8126Ай бұрын
Hey, is it easy, to get private room in albergues, or i should book it in advance?
@NadineWalksАй бұрын
I think for private rooms you’ll probably want to book those in advance!
@galtmann84827 ай бұрын
Hi Nadine, it is Grace. Thanks for your informative albergue etiquette video.Can the compact trekking poles stay with the backpack? Also, can a person hang the backpack with a carabiner on the bunk bed if a person gets a bottom bunk? Also, do people have their names on their shoes? Thanks😊
@NadineWalks7 ай бұрын
I think the answer would be 'yes' to the first two questions... unless a hospitalero tells you that poles need to stay in a separate area, I think you could collapse the poles and keep them with your stuff. And I've heard of other people hanging packs from the bottom bunk (this keeps them off the ground, which is a good thing!) I'm sure some people put their names on their shoes, or else you could find a way to 'mark' your shoes... like bright colored laces, something like that. I've never had a problem with anyone accidentally taking my shoes but I've heard of it happening!
@galtmann84827 ай бұрын
Thank you, Nadine. I hope to make my first Camino this autumn at age 71!😊
@Rkolb27987 ай бұрын
Maybe you could include a section on security of valuables in Albergues , what to do with money / passports while you shower etc . Ear plugs are a must As some people are incredibly loud in everything they do and you wonder how they can make so much noise doing the simplest of things . Thanks for the video as it had a lot of good information . Maybe you could also cover actually getting from say CDG airport to the start of Camino How to actually buy a train ticket etc Cheers 😊 15:09
@jamesscharpf77267 ай бұрын
Speaking entirely for myself, if I can’t lock up my wallet and passport, I bring it to the shower with me. I carry a very thin, lightweight nylon daypack with me, and my towel, toiletries, fresh clothes, and wallet/passport all go into the shower stall with me. Your sleeping back stuff sack might also work great for this.
@AidaJof7 ай бұрын
I have an over-the-shoulder bag that keep next to me at all times, including the shower, which I cover with a plastic bag so it does not get wet
@AidaJof7 ай бұрын
As to the other 'how tos?' Go to the Camino Forum where all your questions are answered
@Rkolb27987 ай бұрын
@@AidaJofyou are completely correct and you pass good advise, but if I get to see another Video by Nadine that’s a good thing .🤫but let’s keep that bit a secret
@NadineWalks7 ай бұрын
Haha, thanks @rkolb2789! I love promoting the Camino Forum but I also love that so many of you enjoy these videos and can hopefully get something out of them! So the ideas of topics are ALWAYS appreciated!
@smellybearc741124 күн бұрын
I’ve been told that I curse while I’m asleep and apparently have hurt some feelings. Maybe I should just stick with hotel rooms
@jaymartell33977 ай бұрын
Hey #1 Phillies phan/on the Camino/Nadine! My friend wants to do the Camino Frances in Late March - early April and they report many of the auberges don't open until mid or late April. Is that a thing? Do you have any experience on the Camino in late March or early April? #2 Phillies Phan on the Camino/James
@FrScottHikes7 ай бұрын
Hopefully inconsiderate hikers will be a bit more considerate after watching your video. Well done! 😊👍👍
@NadineWalks7 ай бұрын
You never know! I have a feeling that we'll all have to continue to accept a range of behaviors in albergues... but I know that a few of these tips would have helped me when I first walked the Camino, so maybe they'll help others as well!
6 ай бұрын
Even people who don't snore can snore in the Camiño, because of being tired and sleeping on small beds with stomach up. A couple of extra tips as dos in the albergues: Allways carry a triple plug. That way you can charge your phone and leave space for your partners on your plug and no one has to wait. DO NOT USE PLASTIC BAGS... use fabric bags to store stuff because they don't make noise. Bring 6 or 8 Clothes pegs, you will be amazed at how many people don't have a clothes peg and the ones in the albergues are not enough to all the clothes.
@kayemcauley73285 ай бұрын
Hi. Could you explain what clothes pegs are? Maybe I know them as clothes pins?
@ShazWag3 ай бұрын
Summary: Be nice. 😇
@NadineWalks3 ай бұрын
Yes, that’s pretty much what it amounts to!
@richardh17645 ай бұрын
When I was younger, I would wake up fighting if someone shook me. Im not a violent person and I had no control over it. I grew out of it eventually.
@DarleneMcKee-x2b7 ай бұрын
I like to use my buff as an eye shield. I settle in bed and pull my buff over my eyes, and that is my cue that it is my sleep time, even if the light is still on It works for me for a nap too.
@NadineWalks7 ай бұрын
Great idea, yet another use for a buff!! (it's become one of my favorite pieces of Camino gear)
@_..____7 ай бұрын
I'm afraid people who are respectful and responsible will use it, and vice-versa.
@peter78072Ай бұрын
Don't rattle around your plastic bags at 5 am and discuss your day loudly to your partner..
@Miriam-dy4it4 ай бұрын
I saw a bunch of people face timing in the bunk rooms. Beyond rude.
@graemer3657Ай бұрын
Shake an ex combat vet because they are snoring is very high risk. You never know how they can react (I have seen this go badly wrong). There are a surprisingly large number of people in this group, after years of so called peace in Europe but lots of deployments to Iraq, Afghanistan, Mali etc.
@manonthemoon29127 ай бұрын
All the rustling of plastic bags in the morning very annoying
@NadineWalks6 ай бұрын
I agree! But I suppose it's all part of the albergue experience...
@jimbojet87284 ай бұрын
Etiquette ? From an American? Ha ha!
@christiankreps59207 ай бұрын
Or.... save yourself a ton of grief and book a private room 👍
@NadineWalks7 ай бұрын
Yes, booking private rooms are certainly a good option! I personally love staying in albergues (with a private room every once in awhile), but some stay exclusively in private rooms. Any way you do it is okay!
@argentum39193 ай бұрын
My question is I'm not a sleeping in dormitories type person. Is it possible to find private rooms along the four caminos you highlighted In your other video. Are private rooms very limited or easy to find?.
@alane39837 ай бұрын
I’m sorry, but there is just way too much common sense in this video. This is going to severely stress out all those travellers who struggle to think of others. But maybe not, they probably didn’t even arrive here.
@stevendavies2447 ай бұрын
Snoring issues.....give the bed a rattle or nudge the mattress if above you...Think of it as doing everyone a favour !
@pennyverbruggen77687 ай бұрын
I date anything I leave behind. Peregrinos do not have to smell it, eyeball it, or guess how long the item(s) have been lingering in the fridge or cupboard.
@johnrichard74977 ай бұрын
Thanks!
@NadineWalks7 ай бұрын
Thank you so very much!
@domerie7 ай бұрын
Another way to be considerate is using a headlamp that has a red light. I find a red light is sufficient to navigate when the lights are out.
@AidaJof7 ай бұрын
I agree.
@joesharratt22987 ай бұрын
Headlamps are for outside - phone flashlights are powerful so also a no no. If a nightlight time trip to the loo is a necessity try using the screen light of your phone.
@AidaJof7 ай бұрын
@@joesharratt2298 Most headlamps nowadays have a red light for these situations
@traveller92927 ай бұрын
There is nothing worse than full high beam flashes from some bag crunching inconsiderate trying to leave at 5am 😃
@AidaJof7 ай бұрын
@@traveller9292 I agree
@Karen-dq8nw7 ай бұрын
Thank you for acknowledging that us snorers can't help it. Believe me, if I could change it I would. I have found that mouth tapes (not just any tape, but product specifically for this) can work somewhat. But not 100%. Everyone gets old, and most of us oldsters snore.
@NadineWalks7 ай бұрын
Good tip about mouth tape! And yes, I'm sure if everyone had a choice, no one would choose to snore!
@samong10237 ай бұрын
Another area of consideration is sharing wall plugs to recharge your mobiles. In some albergues a wall plug is shared for a bunk bed or for multiple beds. So don’t monopolize them. If you have a plug or adapter that allows for simultaneous multiple charging, share them
@NadineWalks7 ай бұрын
I had a note to talk about this but I completely forgot!! Thanks for mentioning it here :)
@juanmespinoza656 ай бұрын
Do not nudge or move a person asleep who is snoring.. if they’re a vet, it will not go well for you… if you’re staying in a public location, it’s part of the adventure
@alanmesfin7 ай бұрын
What a useful idea for a video, Nadine! 👏 I might add minimising how much you use your phone or other electronic screens after lights out as the light bleeding can be off-putting for some (although usually those people will have brought eye masks).
@Evan123467 ай бұрын
Hello from Canada. Great tips. I love your on trail vlogs but also these offseason tips videos.
@NadineWalks7 ай бұрын
I have fun making both videos (though I can't wait to be back on a path and recording again...)
@TropicalZooms5 ай бұрын
Thanks so much for the great tips. We’re heading off on our first Camino in 2 weeks (from Australia) Very excited & nervous at the same time. Dennis & Debbie 😃👩
@dathang7 ай бұрын
It all may sound like common sense... but that virtue is not in high accessibility these days... so, kudos on creating this video. A wise person once told me, "Kindness often is in the deed one does... but more often it is in what one doesn't do." Cheers and adventure on!
@NadineWalks7 ай бұрын
Perfect quote, as usual :)
@bellam25486 ай бұрын
Great video! I’ll add something else I’ve experienced. In one albergue there was a person that decided to read an ebook on her iPad. This was going on till 4 am on the morning. Not sure if you can imagine but the glare from the iPad radiated through out the room keeping everyone awake but no one wanted to say anything. By 4 am I did take it upon myself to say something to no avail. What she did instead, covered her iPad with a blanket and that made it even worse. This turned into a lamp shade. By that time, everyone was p’d off and slowly decided to start walking at 4:30🫣🥴. Suggestion for everyone that cannot sleep but wants to keep on reading….get up and go into a common area away from all others. This was not cool and totally disrespectful.
@NadineWalks6 ай бұрын
Ooh, this is a good tip. Yes, if you're going to use your devices well after everyone else has gone to bed, move yourself to a common space to do it! We think the light from a phone/ipad etc won't really bother others, but it often does!
@kellybillings27972 ай бұрын
Thank you for teaching consideration, respect and compassion!
@SeamusSloan20 күн бұрын
Great video thanks. One other question I have is regarding charging points. We all have phones, watches, buds, GoPros etc. What is the etiquette??
@zippsy7 ай бұрын
Dickinson! My son graduated from there and is now back working at the school. A lovely campus!
@NadineWalks7 ай бұрын
I LOVED my experience at Dickinson!
@irinatorch18643 ай бұрын
I am not sure it is the right place to write it, but it might save some people from the misery me and my friend had been in. Rule n1: don't bring your dog to the Camino. Rule N2: DO NOT BRING YOUR DOG TO THE CAMINO!!! Rule N3: Read the first two carefully!!! Unless you want to sleep outside during the whole Camino, don't bring your dog. I know it seems like the best place to go with your dog (at least that's what I thought - trees, rivers, nature... Awesome time to spend with your doggo, right? Wrong!!!).. It was super awful to be wet to the bone after two days of rain and not being able even to enter to dry out clothes. We froze like hell. And although I am quite used to sleep outside, during the Camino you will be very tired and at least once in a while it is good to sleep comfortable (not even starting about shower and all that).
@jandavis13627 ай бұрын
Great video and a very good information session about the alburques behavior and what is acceptable😊
@NadineWalks7 ай бұрын
Thank you!!
@brandrunway5 ай бұрын
I experienced the Camino 10 years ago and I think this video is very valuable for future pilgrims. Great job. Top bunk snoring guy.
@SarahSteer-yi2nf2 ай бұрын
Too safe spacer! All this shit is obvious. Let people live. Part of the Camino experience is being and coming across those who need it…..and don’t we all
@CJonesApple6 ай бұрын
Take the bottom bunk. Switch with those that need it. I've left the bottom bunk many times when early and the one below didn't cater for those that might need it.
@KevinAtkins_Indiana6 ай бұрын
Nadine, thank you. The sound in this video is so "real" that on headphones I thought you were in my room with me. :)
@peterc51677 ай бұрын
Thanks for tips- great channel. Couple of etiquette questions. These days, I take a couple of overnight bathroom breaks, guess etiquette is minimise disturbance, use a head torch etc. Also, what to wear in bed in bunk rooms? Was thinking of tee shirt light loose 3/4 length pants. It’s many years since I have stayed in a hostel bunk room. In the spring I will continue my Camino from Bordeaux, into Spain and the camino norte. Realise that things will become much busier compared to my experience so far. Not sure how I feel about crowded hostels, will be looking for other options if feasible.
@traveller92927 ай бұрын
I normally sleep in my clothes for the next day though if I'm in my sleeping bag I'll slip my shorts off
@ua19077 ай бұрын
And also if you do have a special clothes piece for sleeping- when do you wash it? How does this go?
@NadineWalks7 ай бұрын
I have a separate set of clothing for evening/sleeping... just a comfortable cotton tshirt and very lightweight shorts. But people definitely sleep in their hiking clothes! I did that for part of my first Camino but I caved in and wanted something more comfortable, so picked up some clothing along the way. And yes, for bathroom breaks, just try to be as quiet as you can but honestly everyone makes a little noise (some of those plastic mattresses make noise every time you breathe!!)
@NadineWalks7 ай бұрын
I tend to not wash my sleeping clothes a ton (they seem to stay a lot cleaner compared to my hiking outfits, so it never seems like a big deal to keep wearing them over and over!). But if I'm ever doing a load or sharing a washing machine with someone in an albergue, I'll usually throw my sleeping wear in (and especially if there's a dryer, so I know it will be ready to wear at night!). And while it's washing/drying, I'll just wear my second hiking shirt... I figure I can always sleep in that if my sleepwear isn't quite dry.
@arnoldushoogsteder64167 ай бұрын
On 6:15 seems to be the bathroom of the albergue of Fontanillas de Castro on the Via de la Plata: 1 of the best albergues without any doubt!! Beside that: nice video! All (beginning) pilgrims should get educated how to behave in the albergues AND on the camino en general. If I get up and there are still people sleeping I grab all my stuf, get clothed and pack my backpack OUTSIDE the dormroom.
@NadineWalks7 ай бұрын
Wow, excellent job identifying the albergue!!! You're right, it's the albergue in Fontanillas de Castro. What a great spot, I had such a good time there!
@pismorichy7 ай бұрын
Btw Al Dickinson great liberal arts school!!
@NadineWalks7 ай бұрын
Thanks, I loved it!
@elizabethstone96137 ай бұрын
Had no idea you were a Dickinson grad until this video! I’m there all the time. Loved these tips and all your videos. Thanks!