sleep patterns in auberges

[Chito]

Will be setting foot on the Camino in St. Jean on April 28th. Planning to stay in auberges. I tend to wake up in the middle of the night read for an hour or so and return to sleep. Is there anyway to actually do this staying in the auberges? Any thoughts or recommendations would be appreciated. I thought of using my phone or flashlight in my sleeping bag?

 

[bunnymac]

I have a kindle that I bring along with me. If you lose a lower light setting and use a little discretion, it should serve you well.

 

[Chito]

Great idea, as I just read your post I tried it using the Kindle app on my phone and the power saving mode seems to be discreet enough I hope. Thanks for the input.

 

[Padrepapp]

You could also pull a blanket over your head and your phone.

 

[Chito]

Gra

You could also pull a blanket over your head and your phone.

Gracias

 

[CaminoDebrita]

Chito--if you can at least get yourself a bunk with the head of the bunk facing an "end wall," that will work better. If the face of the screen is not facing another pilgrim, that should really help.

There were a few times in albergues when people used their phones with the light setting all the way up, and people got upset (someone already suggested that, and low power setting is the way to go).

Be careful not to accidentally trigger Siri, who talks in a loud voice at the most inconvenient times!

And this is not part of your question--and I can tell you are a considerate guy--but no one should set alarms in albergues.

Buen Camino, and happy reading! On my recent trip, I read three books, finishing the first two and getting bored with the third:

All the Light We Cannot See

When Breath Becomes Air

The Martian

 

[Rajy62]

Question is will you still have the same sleeping habit after a strenuous 20-25k walk each day. I fall asleep by 8pm and wake up around 6am. If you must, the idea of keeping the light under a blanket or sleeping bag could work. Be kind and considerate to others who needs the rest.

 

[JillGat]

This thread is reminding me of how many nights throughout my childhood I read with a flashlight under the blanket so my parents wouldn't tell me to go to sleep.

 

[Mark Lee]

More than likely you will be sleeping the whole night through, but in the event you do want to do some late night reading, many of the albergues have common areas outside of the sleeping quarters. Quietly go out there and read away. There's often chairs and sofas.

 

[Chito]

Chito--if you can at least get yourself a bunk with the head of the bunk facing an "end wall," that will work better. If the face of the screen is not facing another pilgrim, that should really help.

There were a few times in albergues when people used their phones with the light setting all the way up, and people got upset (someone already suggested that, and low power setting is the way to go).

Be careful not to accidentally trigger Siri, who talks in a loud voice at the most inconvenient times!

And this is not part of your question--and I can tell you are a considerate guy--but no one should set alarms in albergues.

Buen Camino, and happy reading! On my recent trip, I read three books, finishing the first two and getting bored with the third:

All the Light We Cannot See

When Breath Becomes Air

The Martian

Thank you Debrita... Buen Camino

 

[Chito]

Thanks to all of you that responded... Great feedback, I'm good to go...

 

[kmrice]

Be careful not to accidentally trigger Siri, who talks in a loud voice at the most inconvenient times!

Did that once; rolled over with my phone in my pocket and Siri exclaimed in a very loud voice, "Karl, there's something terribly wrong." Pretty embarrassing.

 

[CaminoDebrita]

Did that once; rolled over with my phone in my pocket and Siri exclaimed in a very loud voice, "Karl, there's something terribly wrong." Pretty embarrassing.

That is absolutely hilarious! I'm so glad this stuff happens to others, and not just me!

 

[GettingThere]

Did that once; rolled over with my phone in my pocket and Siri exclaimed in a very loud voice, "Karl, there's something terribly wrong." Pretty embarrassing.

I'm at work right now and just embarrassed myself with a loud splutter! Thank you, @kmrice - this has made my morning - I keep re-reading it and spluttering some more!

 

[Mooncat]

More than likely you will be sleeping the whole night through, but in the event you do want to do some late night reading, many of the albergues have common areas outside of the sleeping quarters. Quietly go out there and read away. There's often chairs and sofas.

Amazing things happen on the Camino and your habits do change. I was surprised how tired I was, how my daily indigestion vanished, how I only had to get up once during the night rather than twice, and how soundly I slept, when I wore earplugs. There was a fellow who told the room one night that he was in the habit of getting up at 3 am and doing yoga for an hour and returning to bed. I rolled my eyes and thought it would be a huge disruption, but he did it, in the common area, outside the sleeping room. No disruption at all. If you are going to use your phone or tablet in the middle of the night, don't hide the screen, and have your volume set to anything, I hope you have health insurance because you will need it. In seriousness, because you are venturing on the Camino, I feel your aim is quite the opposite and is noble. With that, Buen Camino!

 

[HeidiL]

I have often read on my mobile for an hour or so inside my sleeping bag. I think it filters the light well enough so I don't bother others. I also have a scarf that I have used to cover up.

 

[Chito]

Thanks Heidi