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Lora said:At this time of year when it is light so late, do I really need to bring a flashlight :?: Opinions please :!:
Or, will I need it to find my way to the bathroom during the night? I would still be worried about it bothering fellow pilgrims. Would most places not have some sort of night light?
8 days to go! At this point, I am getting tired of training, packing and wondering, just want to get there :!:
Blessings, Lora
Anniesantiago said:I third the thought on firetraps. There was more than one occasion that I thought, "Jeez! If there's a fire, we can't get out of here!" Especially in a couple of albergues where they (literally) locked you in, which would be illegal in the USA. I was shocked and a bit concerned.
But as a previous poster has said, take a quick study of the place and figure out how you'd escape in case of fire. The chances are more than you'll get flashed, apparently. I think next time I'll take a bullwhip ::::::CRACK!:::: Then I can use it for both flashers and to escape from high windows! :lol:
PaulM said:A small torch is essential. I stayed in some fire traps. As well, if you have to go to the WC in the night, a small torch pointed to the floor to light the way and the WC is a must. However, the head torches are a pain. All they do is flash someone whilst sleeping (or attempting to) in the face every time the wearer pops their head up. PS. If you have to get up early, be considerate and please pack your bag the night before, grab your sleeping bag and mochila and complete the packing outside the room.
Anniesantiago said:Sharni, I'm not sure but I'm going to ask Joe today when I see him. I don't think we stopped in Palas del Rei. And I don't recall a covered patio. The place was between two streets. You entered on one street, and they let you out in the morning on another street.
They had the bar downstairs, and then a separate dining room for the pilgrims. Dinner was quite good, as I recall. The bartender was hilarious.
At the bottom of the stairs, coming down from the sleeping area, were two doors. One went back into the bar. It was locked tight. The other went outdoors. It was also locked. There was, literally, no way out except to jump from the windows. I suppose since it was only a one story jump, nobody would have died. But it was a little worrisome being locked in. I've actually stayed there twice, and I'm embarrassed that I can't remember the place... where the heck was that?
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