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...the final items I need for my Camino. I know there will be issues at the albergues with people snoring, so as a light sleeper I need to get earplugs to sleep at night, but don‘t have any idea. Can people recommend types of earplugs? Will the silicone earplugs work? I have concern how well...
...I would like to reach out in the spirit of our Camino and help if I can.
My subject as the title suggests is earplugs. Yes, you heard it earplugs.
I believe that I had come across someone posting an inquiry about snoring and the potential of the lack of sleep at multi pilgrim albergues...
Hey camino friends!
Earplugs... simple yet I have no idea where to start.
I have sensitive ears and find earplugs incredibly uncomfortable and borderline painful. Am I doing something wrong, or are there different plugs for different needs? Any advice or experience could be helpful.
Unfortunately, I am also a sensitive person. 😭😭😭😥😥😥😥😓 So I cannot sleep in dormitories or albergues without earplugs. There is no doubt that earplugs are necessary to have a good sleep. Which type of earplugs can be more effective a typical sponge/foam model or layered model?
Some examples...
Hello Everyone,
I just received news of a new product that cancels out noise and is designed for hotel accomodation. Here is the link;
http://www.modio.audio/
Not posting seriously but for fun and a few smirks.
Buen Camino
After my first Camino I was aware of the value and necessity of earplugs.I allways carry a bag of earplugs with me to use and offer to nearby sleepers if in smaller rooms(I too snore).On C.P.this year I shared a two bed room with a gentleman from France ,who had walked many Camino's.As is my...
...all those brilliant/euphoric memories! I'm still haunted to this day by those snorers (no hard feelings :p). With no experience of using earplugs, i bought these http://tinyurl.com/khkqy8m which were so bad that they could have been mistaken for elevating the sound. An Irish lad sorted me...
...be a good test of whether several hours walking a day combined with getting used to the noise would enable me to sleep better in a noisy room after a few days. The results were not promising. Since I am eager to experience the Albergues any tips on effective earplugs would be much appreciated.
Hiya!
These are my last minute minutia...
1. Is a universal plug needed?? (I belive i've heard yes and no)
2. Is a simple knife enough to suffice? I'd rather a lightweight real-ish knife than cut cheese or salami or bread with a 1-inch swiss army blade.
3. Is a watch a good idea, if...
I,m now 2 weeks into my vdlp camino.BRING EARPLUGS!!!!! and BRING A BOOK! sometimes the room are crowded and the noise can be unbearable.A book is also advisable as there are long afternoons recuperating when a book is just what is needed-especially when meals are not available until late at night
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