What do you want in an albergue?

[jungleboy]

A new albergue is being outfitted in Sabroso. Those responsible have set up a Google docs survey to ask what pilgrims want in an albergue (types of beds, bedding, kitchen facilities, washing facilities etc).

If you would like to fill out the survey but don't read Portuguese, a browser machine translation should suffice. The survey is available until 15 August 2022.

Click here to go to the survey.

 

[LavanyaLea]

Easy! Let Fuji in Will do the survey now, woof woof!

 

[jungleboy]

Easy! Let Fuji in Will do the survey now, woof woof!

You can suggest that in the additional comments at the end!

 

[LavanyaLea]

You can suggest that in the additional comments at the end!

I did! I suggested an albergue with private rooms which allow dogs in but can be kept separate from others if there are people who mind/have allergies.

 

[Chromatistes]

A new albergue is being outfitted in Sabroso. Those responsible have set up a Google docs survey to ask what pilgrims want in an albergue (types of beds, bedding, kitchen facilities, washing facilities etc).

If you would like to fill out the survey but don't read Portuguese, a browser machine translation should suffice. The survey is available until 15 August 2022.

Click here to go to the survey.

A welcome. Everything else is subservient.

 

[lt56ny]

I did! I suggested an albergue with private rooms which allow dogs in but can be kept separate from others if there are people who mind/have allergies.

I have a question and not a criticism about animals in albergues. I have a dog so obviously I am not allergic to dogs. Wouldn't someone who has a allergy be affected by the dog even if the dog is just walking down a hallway or in a common area or backyard of an albergue? I have no idea just asking. If it could trigger an allergic reaction wouldn't you need to then have a separate entrance for a private room? Maybe a dog walking in and out of an albergue or being in the backyard (if there is one) doesn't trigger an allergic response so it is a moot point.

 

[El Cascayal]

 

[CWBuff]

I have a question and not a criticism about animals in albergues. I have a dog so obviously I am not allergic to dogs. Wouldn't someone who has a allergy be affected by the dog even if the dog is just walking down a hallway or in a common area or backyard of an albergue? I have no idea just asking. If it could trigger an allergic reaction wouldn't you need to then have a separate entrance for a private room? Maybe a dog walking in and out of an albergue or being in the backyard (if there is one) doesn't trigger an allergic response so it is a moot point.

IMHO the long and short of it is - there is no guarrantee that it may not happen
all it would take is just ONE person with some kind of perhaps rare allergy and BOOM
I mean think of peanuts on plane, right? the talk at the time it started being implemented (heck something like 20 years ago?!) was that folks somehow cold get allergic reactions sitting couple of rows from the person who ate peanuts.

Interestingly enough never gave it a thought since I am not allergic to animals...but I guess those who are better also inquire about it as I saw enough Albergues where animals are "house members" and belong to the Hospitalera\os

 

[Camino Chrissy]

My husband had asthma as a child and as an adult he only gets it if we visit friends in their home if they have a cat or dog, so we rarely are able to be inside their homes. Asthma attacks are nothing to sneeze about (no pun); they are dangerous and different than an annoying pet allergy. When we stay at a hotel we always check to see if they allow pets, which is escalating; we always choose to stay elsewhere. It is not the pet hair that is the problem; it is the unseen dander in the air.

 

[peregrina2000]

A new albergue is being outfitted in Sabroso. Those responsible have set up a Google docs survey to ask what pilgrims want in an albergue (types of beds, bedding, kitchen facilities, washing facilities etc).

If you would like to fill out the survey but don't read Portuguese, a browser machine translation should suffice. The survey is available until 15 August 2022.

Click here to go to the survey.

I had to resist the urge to say that hair dryers and irons were essential.

 

[Peregrinopaul]

A bottom bunk, near the toilet.

 

[LavanyaLea]

I had to resist the urge to say that hair dryers and irons were essential.

I’m with you on that. I put hair dryer as priority! Can’t remember if essential or highly desirable

There’s one private albergue (€14 only!) in Arzua that has hairdryer!!

 

[Nick B]

An Albergue sans the 5am plastic bag rustlers........

 

[mspath]

When weary after walking for hours all that is needed is a simple shelter with preferably a lower bunk for resting and a working toilet/shower. Nothing else is really necessary; luxury is heat in winter as well is an electric socket to charge a phone and when possible pleasant companions and something to eat.