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No. There are a handful of albergues with lockers, but in most cases you just take your chances. That is why you need a dry bag to take all your valuables with you to the shower, and you should have all your valuables with you at all times when you are out exploring. Used gear is not in high demand by thieves, who prefer watches, cameras, phones, and cash, so it is not too risky to leave it in the albergue. But there is a risk.will there be a safe place for me to store my pack
I have a shoulder bag to carry said items, passport etc, the bag is NOT waterproof, am assuming there is a 'hook' or something to hang said shoulder bag when showering, or is the shower literally a cubicle with shower curtain!?!
Blessings
Blu
Just depends on the albergue! I showered in some that were individual stalls, some with tiny curtains that didn't stretch the whole shower doorway, some that were more like their own tiny room with a shower and bench, and some that had no curtain at all! I just experienced the lack-of-curtain in some Xunta hostels once I hit Galicia. Needless to say, those were super quick cleaning days....
No. There are a handful of albergues with lockers, but in most cases you just take your chances. That is why you need a dry bag to take all your valuables with you to the shower, and you should have all your valuables with you at all times when you are out exploring. Used gear is not in high demand by thieves, who prefer watches, cameras, phones, and cash, so it is not too risky to leave it in the albergue. But there is a risk.
Hi Graham,
Falcon is exactly right except for valuables, your gear should be reasonably safe, but you do hear of odd bits of kit going missing from drying lines and the like, if you search this forum you will find odd reports of theft, despite all our faults most perigrinos are trustworthy.
As to showers, they vary a lot, if you take a small bit of wire bent into a 'S' shape you will be able to hang a bag/clothes in most places.
Regards
George
In reality, you won't be walking "alone" unless you absolutely refuse to make new friends. I too walked "alone" but I was rarely alone. Pilgrims are usually willing to help other pilgrims and I never had a problem asking somebody to keep an eye on my belongings. But, as previously stated, I would keep my passport, pilgrim's passport, credit cards, and money on my person at all times. This way you can drop your backpack outside cafes and churches without fear of losing anything important. The reality is that virtually everyone along the Camino respects pilgrims and their meager belongings. I would only be concerned in larger towns as Burgos and Leon, but those are often the towns where you grab a hotel room to take advantage of really hot showers and laundry services. Buen Camino.
I used a waterproof waist bag (3l litre size I think) from Overboard. All valuables in there and with me at all times.
Lifeventure do a steel mesh wraparound for rucksacks. But heavy 2kg approx. So you can have some peace of mind at a price of carrying it. I took one but sent it on c/o Ivar as soon as I could, realising I probably wouldn't use it.
There was one Korean woman that had her cellphone stolen from a charger the day before we arrived in Santiago. The charging station was very near the front door and it is suspected that someone from outside walked in and walked out with it.
Hi Graham,
Falcon is exactly right except for valuables, your gear should be reasonably safe, but you do hear of odd bits of kit going missing from drying lines and the like, if you search this forum you will find odd reports of theft, despite all our faults most perigrinos are trustworthy.
As to showers, they vary a lot, if you take a small bit of wire bent into a 'S' shape you will be able to hang a bag/clothes in most places.
Regards
George
...A plastic, lightweight, zippered bag can be the most valuable item you should carry!
Excellent ideaOne useful technique is to sleep with that plastic lightweight bag (filled with your MOST important items) tucked beneath your feet within your sleeping bag.
MM
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