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....................About once a week throw everything in a washing machine for about 3 euros. Jill
Ha, ha! All right, every second week. OK! Once or twice before reaching SantiagoOnce a week! That's a bit extravagant Jill.
@Annie G I don't like sleeping in clothes either, and I take something specifically to sleep in. One year it was a black (opaque) negligee with shoe string straps - which became a bit notorious along the trail! It was actually quite modest and very comfortable. Other years I've had thin cotton nighties and this year I'm taking black silk boxer shorts and a black cami top. Anything modest, comfortable and lightweight will do.
... No way am I going to wear the next days trail clothes as some pilgrims have posted. ...
One day somebody will start producing designer made sleepwear for the pilgrim
Obviously it will cost more than any pilgrim can reasonably afford
But just think how good you will look in it before you off to sleep each night.
most of the items i carried along were multi-purpose items (well, except the knickers, bra etc) - had two longish tank-tops, one to sleep in and one to walk in (along w/ a long sleeved shirt, ultra-light but a good sun-burn shield) , which i alternated w/ wash/wear.This may seem a stupid question but what do you sleep in while staying at an albergue? I will be walking next Summer and expect it will be warm, if not hot, during the night. No way am I going to wear the next days trail clothes as some pilgrims have posted. Not going commando either as I need to use the loo at 3 AM. Sarong? Wrap myself in a liner?
Or under duress, it gets even more basic. In San Juan de Ortega during in mid-March, I don't think any of us even changed out of our clothes from that day. Well, I didn't. Just crawled into my sleeping bag, shivering...it was -1 and no warmer inside than outside. Never mind. We were fine. But no-one lingered in the morning.You will, believe me, but just next days t-shirt and knickers ;-) Buen Camino! SY
most of the items i carried along were multi-purpose items (well, except the knickers, bra etc) ...
Okay, I'm a little confused by this. I have yet to go on a camino but when do you undress to only your "knickers"--I am assuming you mean "underpants"-- and a T-shirt? Do you do this in the bathroom and then walk to your bed, or do you undress at your bed, or do you undress once your under the "covers" or liner? Everyone seems to be saying that no one notices, but frankly, I can't imagine anyone undressing and no one "batting an eye." I can believe this if females are segregated with other females, or males are only with other men, but somehow I just don't believe that if both sexes are together in a dormitory/barracks type setting that people don't pay attention when someone starts stripping. What am I missing here? I'm laughing at the moment, but I completely get the nightie and dressing gown bit!On my 1st night in StJpdP, first pilgrimage... My sleeping attire was knickers and T-shirt.... Very unsure of myself but thought hey, once in my sleeping bag no-one will know any better.... And lo and behold, my 'walking buddy' I had met at the airport stepped out of the shower in nightie AND dressing-gown!!!
Working out a changing routine in a mixed men/women dormitorio was one of the more challenging issues for me. (That, aside from the sheer discomfort of it all.) Most times I slept in the fresh clothes I had put on that afternoon after I had my shower, save for my trousers, which I slipped off as discretely as I could at the side of my bed. In the event that I had been assigned a top bunk, I shimmied out of my trousers as best I could while I was up there, and reversed that process in the morning. Since it was still quite cold in the evenings when I was there, I most often was wearing my capri length 'long' underwear so that served me well for my nocturnal excursions to the bathroom.Okay, I'm a little confused by this. I have yet to go on a camino but when do you undress to only your "knickers"--I am assuming you mean "underpants"-- and a T-shirt? Do you do this in the bathroom and then walk to your bed, or do you undress at your bed, or do you undress once your under the "covers" or liner? Everyone seems to be saying that no one notices, but frankly, I can't imagine anyone undressing and no one "batting an eye." I can believe this if females are segregated with other females, or males are only with other men, but somehow I just don't believe that if both sexes are together in a dormitory/barracks type setting that people don't pay attention when someone starts stripping. What am I missing here? I'm laughing at the moment, but I completely get the nightie and dressing gown bit!
... Everyone seems to be saying that no one notices, but frankly, I can't imagine anyone undressing and no one "batting an eye." ...
In a very crowded situation, I would leave the bathroom dressed and once in my sleeping bag or liner slip off my shorts. Slip them back on 1st thing in the morning, still under the covers, before getting up. But most of the time it isn't necessary as NO-ONE is looking at you!Okay, I'm a little confused by this. I have yet to go on a camino but when do you undress to only your "knickers"--I am assuming you mean "underpants"-- and a T-shirt? Do you do this in the bathroom and then walk to your bed, or do you undress at your bed, or do you undress once your under the "covers" or liner
Everyone seems to be saying that no one notices, but frankly, I can't imagine anyone undressing and no one "batting an eye."
Working out a changing routine in a mixed men/women dormitorio was one of the more challenging issues for me.
Okay, I'm a little confused by this. I have yet to go on a camino but when do you undress to only your "knickers"--I am assuming you mean "underpants"-- and a T-shirt?
On either Camino I never saw anyone completely strip down buck naked and change clothes while in the albergue dormitory area. That is done pretty much either in the bathroom/shower area or under the covers/sleeping bag. Yeah, you do see some pilgrims walking around in their skivvies from time to time, but most are too modest. No doubt if a woman saunters across the albergue dorm wearing say a teddy nightie, she's gonna get some looks, but I never saw that happen.Okay, I'm a little confused by this. I have yet to go on a camino but when do you undress to only your "knickers"--I am assuming you mean "underpants"-- and a T-shirt? Do you do this in the bathroom and then walk to your bed, or do you undress at your bed, or do you undress once your under the "covers" or liner? Everyone seems to be saying that no one notices, but frankly, I can't imagine anyone undressing and no one "batting an eye." I can believe this if females are segregated with other females, or males are only with other men, but somehow I just don't believe that if both sexes are together in a dormitory/barracks type setting that people don't pay attention when someone starts stripping. What am I missing here? I'm laughing at the moment, but I completely get the nightie and dressing gown bit!
never noticed anything what i wouldn't see in a public american pool (euro pool/beach exposures can be different, mind you) - nor would i be interested in seeing anything in regards to various states of dressing. nor did i feel ever exposed. wide or long clothing helps, and if need be, a sarong or shawl. i learned long ago to remain hidden in plain sight if I choose toOkay, I'm a little confused by this. I have yet to go on a camino but when do you undress to only your "knickers"--I am assuming you mean "underpants"-- and a T-shirt? Do you do this in the bathroom and then walk to your bed, or do you undress at your bed, or do you undress once your under the "covers" or liner? Everyone seems to be saying that no one notices, but frankly, I can't imagine anyone undressing and no one "batting an eye." I can believe this if females are segregated with other females, or males are only with other men, but somehow I just don't believe that if both sexes are together in a dormitory/barracks type setting that people don't pay attention when someone starts stripping. What am I missing here? I'm laughing at the moment, but I completely get the nightie and dressing gown bit!
My old Boy Scout master taught me to never go to bed in wet clothes. The chances that the night might get colder and your wet clothes are no longer offering you insulation can be a killer, re hypothermia.Or under duress, it gets even more basic. In San Juan de Ortega during in mid-March, I don't think any of us even changed out of our clothes from that day. Well, I didn't. Just crawled into my sleeping bag, shivering...it was -1 and no warmer inside than outside. Never mind. We were fine. But no-one lingered in the morning.
One makes do, and even when not under duress, simple is best.
Yeah, and the mud in the sleeping bag is a drag. Well, fortunately we weren't wet. Yet. That was the next day!My old Boy Scout master taught me to never go to bed in wet clothes. The chances that the night might get colder and your wet clothes are no longer offering you insulation can be a killer, re hypothermia.
Okay, I'm a little confused by this. I have yet to go on a camino but when do you undress to only your "knickers"--I am assuming you mean "underpants"-- and a T-shirt? Do you do this in the bathroom and then walk to your bed, or do you undress at your bed, or do you undress once your under the "covers" or liner? Everyone seems to be saying that no one notices, but frankly, I can't imagine anyone undressing and no one "batting an eye." I can believe this if females are segregated with other females, or males are only with other men, but somehow I just don't believe that if both sexes are together in a dormitory/barracks type setting that people don't pay attention when someone starts stripping. What am I missing here? I'm laughing at the moment, but I completely get the nightie and dressing gown bit!
I had one of those nights at Pedro's in Ciruena several years ago. The sleet and and snow beating on the windows all night long after sharing his lovely hand cooked stew. He does not have any way to heat the place, BRRRRR! Clean clothes and a pile of blankets saved us all.Yeah, and the mud in the sleeping bag is a drag. Well, fortunately we weren't wet. Yet. That was the next day!
But the albergue was freezing. Literally. One of those grand Camino adventures!
Off topic but an update. Now he does--small space heaters, that heats small spaces! But in spite of sleet and wind outside it was pretty comfortable. And Pedro...very interesting guy, so it's worth staying there just to meet him--and then you can stay in Granon the next night.I had one of those nights at Pedro's in Ciruena several years ago.
Mark, really. Annie with no t-shirt? ;0) Believe me people will notice ;0)I slept in my boxer briefs sometimes with t-shirt, sometimes without.
Wear whatever is most comfortable with you.
Nobody really even notices what others wear to sleep at night in the albergues.
But all those middle aged men may notice Annie G! ;0)I don't think I've owned a pair of pajamas since the 5th grade.
It's been skivvies or commando since then.
Nobody in an albergue is going to notice a middle aged man walking from the bathroom to his bunk in his boxer briefs.
Always up for a good cuppa but I only wear tie dye to the Country Fair. Those of you who have never been to the Oregon Country Fair need to add that to the bucket list. Really. Wear something purple or tie-dyed if you wear anything at all...Annie G--I hope you wear something from Eugene, perhaps something purple or tie-dyed! Sigh....can't wait to get back to Eugene for a visit. I so look forward to a good cup of coffee with you.
I'm on it.Now there is a market niche! Hm, silk dyed with Camino colors, adorned with scallop shells, not more than 100g total weight per outfit. Ultra light weight unisex silk Camino sleeping pyjamas ... Anyone here wants to produce and sell them? I do the design! SY
Ha, ha! All right, every second week. OK! Once or twice before reaching Santiago
I carried a light nylon running skort-- very comfy-- and a long tank, both black. Together they made up my sleeping outfit, my "play outfit", my swim outfit, my town outfit, and, with a silk scarf, my "good" outfit. I didn't wear them on the road, usually. I also liked a very light bra that I could collapse in... makes it easier to change in the morning.This may seem a stupid question but what do you sleep in while staying at an albergue? I will be walking next Summer and expect it will be warm, if not hot, during the night. No way am I going to wear the next days trail clothes as some pilgrims have posted. Not going commando either as I need to use the loo at 3 AM. Sarong? Wrap myself in a liner?
Doesn't bother me...kind of like the plumber's butt crack. Just groan and look away. I just wanted to know what was was the accepted practice so as not to offend anyone. Have to say though, I'm not into knickers and tee especially if I am descending from the upper bunk. In fact, I'm not into descending from the upper bunk...but that's another thread.The only time I ever noticed what anyone else wore to bed was when I woke up next to a man in oddly baggy bikini briefs in one of those giant albergue dorms with the bunks pushed together. He seemed totally comfortable. I just closed my eyes again and all was well.
My sister and I invested in Silk liners last year and we found them fantstic, very warm when you needed it, so light and tiny to carry ! Seems to be warm this year, so they'd be perfect, or cotton ones, then you wouldnt need to use the blankets at all. I always take my own pillowcase too!! Enjoy..............I took pajamas (nightshirt), very light and comfortable. I can not sleep in day clothes.
"...hidden in plain view" has struck me with the notion that we are able to hide from ourselves, others, or God, yet this, my first Camino (next month), will be a welcomed going deeper, with intensity of soul-centeredness. I expect that I will encounter the spirit of others along The Way.never noticed anything what i wouldn't see in a public american pool (euro pool/beach exposures can be different, mind you) - nor would i be interested in seeing anything in regards to various states of dressing. nor did i feel ever exposed. wide or long clothing helps, and if need be, a sarong or shawl. i learned long ago to remain hidden in plain sight if I choose to
sensibilities vary different between the continents. euro-raised people are usually much more casual and relaxed about body-nakedness... but not to offend.
be gentle on yourself and ease into it ... but i'd guess it will become a non-issue after a short while
buen camino -
I think this is where an S hook might come in handy? Do the showers have a rod, or is it a door? I was going to bring one to hang the clothes I would need after showering.I keep my eyes to myself at bedtime and it creates a feeling of privacy when there is none.
I'm extremely modest and used to a living separately from men (I'm a Buddhist nun), so I thought the mixed gender living would be very challenging, but it turned out to be no big deal at all. And often I was too tired to care, anyway!
Frankly, it was harder dealing with tiny shower stalls that often have no place to hang clothes or a way to keep them out of range of the water!
Hi, what's the difference between a lightweight pyjama top and next day's clean lightweight walking top?I was just going to wear lightweight cotton shorty pajamas. No way am I wearing my next days walking attire, the body needs to air out at night.
These pajamas weigh a few grams, and I cant stand anything even slightly tight next to my body at night. Would be wrestling with my clothes all night. Tossing and turning and disturbing others sleep. Better to carry the pajamas, sleep, and let everyone else sleep alsoHi, what's the difference between a lightweight pyjama top and next day's clean lightweight walking top?
Answer: the first adds extra weight to your pack
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