A light sleeper's nightmare

Trekster

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• Mar 20, 2013

• #1

I am a light sleeper's nightmare. I have sleep apnea, I snore and I have restless legs.

I don't want to keep others from a good night's sleep, but also don't want to miss out on the camaraderie of the camino by taking private rooms each night. I have had dental impressions made for a Silent Night snore guard and am hopeful that will help.

Does anyone have a list of the albergues (Camino Frances) with rooms for snorers?

 

tyrrek

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• Mar 21, 2013

• #2

Trekster said:

I am a light sleeper's nightmare. I have sleep apnea, I snore and I have restless legs.

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Hi Trekster! When are you going? If it's a fairly quiet time you may be able to find a corner of the room away from other pilgs. Don't be shy about explaining to your room mates that you're not being anti-social but in fact the opposite.

Restless legs on the Camino are a real advantage. Buen Camino!

 

Trekster

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• Mar 21, 2013

• #3

tyrrek said:

If it's a fairly quiet time you may be able to find a corner of the room

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Quiet time? You are really having fun with me, aren't you Tyrrek!

The big day for these restless legs is June 19...high season, and "yikes" day for my future roomies. With that in mind, I'll pin my hopes on their compassion and this new "Silent Night" device.

I'd also appreciate getting the names of albergues with rooms for snorers -- and I have a feeling the light sleepers will appreciate it, too.

I'm so eager to start this camino!

 

fortview

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Camino frances Sept/oct 2012 , Salvador, Primitivo 2013
Cotswold Way July 2014
European Peace Walk August 2014 (John)

• Mar 21, 2013

• #4

Hi Trekster,
I don't know the names of those albergues, although there are a few. It's nice of you to think of others, but there are some prodigious snorers around! There are threads on this forum that cover the issue in depth!
You are not alone, and don't let it put you off the albergue experience.
Buen camino

 

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Deleted member 3000

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• Mar 21, 2013

• #5

The separate room for snorers concept did not really catch on, so don't plan on them. Typically, a single room is 20-25 Euro, so that always is an option for you. You are very considerate to be concerned for fellow pilgrims, but don't let it become a hair shirt. Half the people I met who complained about snoring were actually snorers themselves! No one who objects to snorers should consider staying in albergues. They are communal sleeping conditions, and one should expect snorers.

 

robhay60

Member

• Mar 21, 2013

• #6

Well what can u say? Its really considerate of you to think about the effects of your snoring on others..During my Camino i didnt come across any so called rooms for snorers...
I myself have nothing against people who snore, indeed some of my best friends snore!
What i think a lot a people are concerned about is having their sleep disturbed. Especially after a very long and tiring day.. Having a good rest/sleep becomes central to all that you do on the camino.
Its essential! Myself i am a light sleeper without a doubt and it took a bit of time for me to adjust to the communal sleeping arrangements. However it is possible! Making sure you purchase only the very best ear plugs is probably the most important thing..And i do mean the best! Not the cheap foam ones, but the waxy ones that mould right into your ear.. They really do work!
Single rooms are always an option and should not be ruled out or in , by snorers and non snorers alike!
Sometimes you just need that time out. I found that there was no loss of comaraderie in doing this...This will very much depend on the individual.
I think possibly the most important thing though is" Attitude" , really i think its everything! Accepting that their will be people who snore, that from time to time you will be disturbed etc.. Dont let it worry you..Its part of the camino experience.
Yep patience and tolerence is what its all about, although that is just my humble opinion..Buen Camino :arrow:

 

ktchnofdngr

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September '13, June '16, July '21, And July '22

• Mar 21, 2013

• #7

If you are really worried about bothering fellow pilgrims, plan on taking a baggie full of disposable ear-plugs for those pilgrims that forgot to pack them. While it won't keep you from snoring, it will help your fellow pilgrims get through the night. I'm sure that they would be incredibly thankful for the gesture, and it is a pretty minor investment for you, both in terms of price and weight.

I hope you have a great Camino! I'm a little jealous, as my Camino won't start until Dec. 9th of this year.

Blessings,

Ruth

 

Trekster

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• Mar 22, 2013

• #8

Thanks for your responses. There have been so many comments about snoring on the forum that I was getting concerned. I will just start walking and see what happens. If it becomes a issue I'm sure I'll figure it out.

Hair shirts have never been my style, but fuzzy legs may be on the horizon. (How many grams is a razor? :wink: )

Thanks again.

 

Kitsambler

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SJPP 2023

• Mar 22, 2013

• #9

I have used a Silent Night device for about a year now. My traveling companions are no longer bothered by my attempts to mimic a locomotive. However, I was a snorer, not a sleep apnea victim. So you may find the device does not resolve your individual situation. The only way to know is to try it out!

 

Trekster

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• May 19, 2013

• #10

I've had my Silent Night for about six weeks and my husband says he hasn't slept better in years. I don't have any more worries about keeping others awake at night. Yeah!

 

Pieces

Veteran Member

• May 19, 2013

• #11

ha ha just wait till he gets pissed that you made it out of consideration of total strangers in spain and not for him years ago :lol:

anyways I will take snoring over people rustling bags and packing at 4 am any day....

 

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gerardcarey

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CFx2, CPx1

• May 19, 2013

• #12

It had been quite a few years since I'd had reason to share my room with a woman, so when I offered to share with a lady in distress on the CF I didn't even considered the snoring aspect.
Sure enough I was woken by the snoring of the lady in question at around 3am.
And what a lovely, calming, reassuring sound it was.
I lay awake for an hour or so in enjoyment.
Another of the great pleasures of the Camino.

Regds
Gerard

 

zammy

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• May 19, 2013

• #13

Just tell every one in the room that you snore and apologise.
It's a good idea to have ear pugs to give away , with a smile.

 

peregrino_tom

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• May 19, 2013

• #14

Always interested in devices that can reduce snoring (for my brother-in-law, you understand), so I googled your Silent Night. The one I found is a device that you wear via a wrist-strap. When it hears snoring it gives the wearer a tiny electrical shock that isn't intended to wake them, but causes them to adjust their sleeping position, which often means they stop snoring. I can see that this may be a fine solution when one is just sharing a room with a long-suffering significant other. But what happens when you are in a room full of snoring pilgrims? Could make for some tingly and fidgety nights...

 

Kitsambler

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SJPP 2023

• May 19, 2013

• #15

It's the Silent Nite (tm) snore guard device from glidewelldental.com

I can assure you there's nothing electrical about it at all!

 

Trekster

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• May 19, 2013

• #16

Tom, you can tell your "brother-in-law" not to worry, the Silent Nite won't shock him. ; )