Travellingman
Active Member
I've put this on the Frances board, as that's where I've walked the most.
So, as a mature pilgrim, who has slept in many albergues along the route, my preference is obviously for the lower bed in a bunkhouse dorm,preferably in the corner, as most pilgrims would agree. However, as I'm male, and (I'm told), look younger than my ** years, (should've been to Specsavers....sorry, English joke) I'm often directed to the upper bunk, even when lower ones are available. Maybe I should stoop a bit more, or carve wrinkles on my face.
However, walking the Ingles a couple of years ago, I met a German woman - very experienced peregrina - who maintained that the top bunk was better, because less people had slept in it, so less chance of picking up any nasties.....
Thoughts please.
So, as a mature pilgrim, who has slept in many albergues along the route, my preference is obviously for the lower bed in a bunkhouse dorm,preferably in the corner, as most pilgrims would agree. However, as I'm male, and (I'm told), look younger than my ** years, (should've been to Specsavers....sorry, English joke) I'm often directed to the upper bunk, even when lower ones are available. Maybe I should stoop a bit more, or carve wrinkles on my face.
However, walking the Ingles a couple of years ago, I met a German woman - very experienced peregrina - who maintained that the top bunk was better, because less people had slept in it, so less chance of picking up any nasties.....
Thoughts please.